Probate hearing for Bert J. Czwakiel's estate on April 8, 2026.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Saratoga Springs
- Case #
- 2026-99
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the Will
Obtain and review the attached Will of Bert J. Czwakiel, Jr. before the hearing.
- 2
Contact an Attorney
Consider hiring an attorney to represent your interests at the probate hearing.
- 3
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the Surrogate's Court in Saratoga Springs on April 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of this legal notice?
- This notice is to inform parties about a probate hearing for Bert J. Czwakiel's estate.
- When is the probate hearing scheduled?
- The hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Who should attend the hearing?
- Interested parties, including heirs and distributees, may attend the hearing.
- What happens if I don't appear?
- If you fail to appear, it will be assumed you do not object to the requested relief.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE CITATION File No. SURROGATE'S SARATOGA THE PEOPLE COURT, COUNTY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent 2026-99 TO: David Czwakiel 47 Webster Street, #62B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; Christopher Shambo, Esq.; Aaron Czwakiel who is the son of the decedent, Bert Czwakiel, who died on December 27, 2025 a resident of the town of Halfmoon, Saratogal County, New York, the residence and/or post office address of said Aaron Czwakiel, are un- known and cannot after diligent inquiry be as- certained; and if Aaron Czwakiel be dead, then to all of the distributees, heirs-at- law and next-of-kin of such deceased distribu- tee. A petition having been duly filed by John C. Czwakiel who is domi- ciled at 405 Jones Farm Road, Bentonville, Vir- ginia 22610 and Paul Cz- wakiel who is domiciled at 1529 5th Ave., Troy, New York 12180 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Saratoga County, at 30 McMaster St. Bldg. 3, Saratoga Springs, New York, on April 8, 2026, at 10:00 o'clock in the fore- noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Bert J. Czwakiel, Jr. late- ly domiciled at 61 Cres- cent City MHP, Half- moon, New York 12065, United States admitting to probate a Will dated February 10, 2023 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated -----.) a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Bert J. Czwakiel, Jr. de- ceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: (✗) Letters Testamen- tary issue to: John C. Czwakiel and Paul Cz- wakiel [ } Letters of Trustee- ship issue to: ( } Letters of Adminis- tration c.t.a. issue to: [ } Further relief re- quested (if any): Dated, Attested and Sealed, 2026 Seal February 24 HON. Schopf Jonathan G. Surrogate Jonathan G. Schopf Nicole Strippoli Print Name of Attorney Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC (518) 940- 9040 Firm Name Telephone 1881 Western Ave. Suite 200, Albany, New York 12203 nstrippoli@ mclclaw.com Address Email (option- al) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as re- quired 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 attor- ney appear for you. New York Surro- gate's Court Forms P-5 (3/2006) -1- 2026 Mat- thew Bender & Com- pany, Inc., a member of LexisNexi 3/5, 12, 19, 26 #NY0169892