Probate hearing for Carol Ann Drozdowski's will scheduled for April 9, 2026.
Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Clarence
- Case #
- 2026-219/A
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the Will
Obtain a copy of the will dated June 18, 2024, to understand its contents.
- 2
Consider Legal Representation
If you wish to contest the will, consider hiring an attorney before April 9, 2026.
- 3
Attend the Hearing
If you choose to appear, be at the Surrogate's Court in Buffalo by 9:30 AM on April 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a probate hearing?
- A probate hearing is a legal process to validate a deceased person's will.
- Do I need to attend the probate hearing?
- You are not required to appear, but you may have an attorney represent you.
- What happens if I don't appear?
- If you fail to appear, it will be assumed you do not object to the will.
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Full Notice Text
ERIE COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE CITATION File No. 2026-219/A SURROGATE'S COURT, ERIE COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: EDWARD SZYMENDERA JR., DOROTHY SZYMENDERA, EUGENE KOCHINSKI, MARION KOCHINSKI, ROSE MARIE GORSKI, CHRISTINE GORSKI, ROBERT GORSKI, FRANK MILLER Jr., ARLENE MILLER, RAYMOND MILLER, MICHAEL MILLER, THOMAS MILLER, GERALD MILLER, if they be living, and if they be dead to their heirs-at law, next-of- kin, distributees, if any such there be, all of whom and all of whose names, ages, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained; and to Any and all persons who are or who claim to be heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees of the decedent named below, if any such there be, all of whom and all of whose names, ages, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained and to JENNIFER G. FLANNERY - Erie County Public Administrator and HON. LETITIA JAMES - Attorney General of the State of New York. A petition having been filed by Daniel L. Smolarek who is domiciled at 20 Stoneridge Lane, Elma, New York 14059. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Erie County, at 92 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, New York on April 9, 2026 at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Carol Ann Drozdowski lately domiciled at 29 Xavier Road, Clarence, New York United States admitting to probate a Will dated June 18, 2024 (and Codicil(s), if any dated ____), a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Carol Ann Drozdowski deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: Letters Testamentary issue to: Daniel L. Smolarek Dated, Attested and Sealed, February 19,2026 HON. Acea M, Mosey, Surrogate Judge Linda M. Wiedrick, Chief Clerk Daniel L. Smolarek, Esq. Daniel L. Smolarek, Attorney at Law 5121 Clinton Street, Elma, New York 14059 716-771-1601 smolareklaw@gmail.com NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.