§  979-a.  Notification by surrogate to commissioner concerning tax. A  surrogate, in his discretion, may notify the  commissioner  of  taxation  and  finance  of  any  and  all  matters  which  come to the surrogate's  attention as a result of any proceeding commenced in surrogate's  court,  or  the  filing therein of papers or documents, and which affect the tax  imposed by this article.