This article is the third in a series of articles concerning contested probate proceedings in the Surrogate’s Court. We are hopeful that this series will provide practitioners with a resource concerning each stage of a probate contest.

The last article left off on the return date of citation after jurisdiction has been marked complete. If anyone who has been served with the citation appears on the return date, individually or by counsel, the court will inquire at the calendar call what position that individual takes concerning the probate of the will.