Order unanimously modified on the law and as as modified affirmed without costs, in accordance with the following memorandum: Petitioner commenced this proceeding pursuant to SCPA 2103 by serving a copy of the citation and petition upon respondent Vergo's attorney. Unless a court order is obtained authorizing a form of substituted service, personal service is required to commence a proceeding in Surrogate's Court (SCPA 307; Matter of Marko,
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