In re the Estate of Robinson

a contested probate proceeding, the objectant James E. Robinson appeals from a decree of the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County (Nahman, S.), dated August 1, 2006, which, after a nonjury trial, admitted the will to probate.

Ordered that the decree is affirmed, with costs.

The appellant contends that he was denied the effective assistance of trial counsel in his efforts to contest the validity of his father’s last will and testament. “[I]n the context of civil litigation, an attorney’s errors or omissions are binding on the client and, absent extraordinary circumstances, a claim of ineffective…