Probate Notice (2025-657)
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Notice for probate proceedings regarding the estate of Barbara J. Abbey.
Deadline · Return Date
June 1, 2026
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What to do next
- 1
Review the citation
Read the citation published in the Post-Journal for details on the proceedings.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Kristin M. Lee Yaw, Esq. for any questions regarding the estate.
- 3
Prepare for court date
Be ready to attend the court hearing scheduled for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a probate proceeding?
- A probate proceeding is a legal process to settle a deceased person's estate.
- How can I find out more about this case?
- Contact the Surrogate's Court in Chautauqua County for more information.
- What should I do if I am an heir?
- Ensure you are aware of the proceedings and any required actions by the return date.
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Full Notice Text
Public Notice STATE OF NEW YORK SURROGATE'S COURT: COUNTY OF CHAUTAUQUA Probate Proceeding Estate of, BARBARA J. ABBEY, Deceased) ORDER FOR PUBLICATION File No.: 2025-657 A citation having been issued in the above-entitled proceedings, returnable in this Court on the day of 2026, at in the noon; and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court by the verified petition of James R. Smith, Jr., that there are persons required to be made parties of this proceeding whose whereabouts are unknown, and cannot, after diligent inquiry, be ascertained; On the Motion of Kristin M. Lee Yaw, Esq., attorney for the Estate herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the service of said citation for the heir MICHAEL ABBEY be made by the publication of said citation in one newspaper, hereby designated as the Post-Journal, published in the County of Chautauqua, State of New York, once per week for four (4) consecutive weeks; with the first publication being made at least 28 days prior to the return date. IT IS SO ORDERED. ENTER: Hon. Stephen W. Cass, Surrogate Apr 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2026