The fastest way to get help with a New York estate is to book a 30-minute consultation with attorney Russel Morgan: schedule here. Tell us the decedent’s county of domicile — that single fact tells us which of New York’s 62 Surrogate’s Courts your estate belongs to (SCPA 205-206) and lets us orient your matter immediately. We help executors, administrators, beneficiaries, and planners across the state.
Book a consultation
Use the scheduling link to pick a time that works for you: calendly.com/russel-morgan/30min. The consultation is a focused conversation about your situation — what you have, what the estate involves, and the likely path through the relevant county’s Surrogate’s Court.
Who we serve and where
Morgan Legal Group serves clients throughout New York State. Because probate venue follows the decedent’s domicile (SCPA 205-206), we work across all 62 county Surrogate’s Courts — from the five NYC boroughs (New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx, Richmond) to Nassau and Suffolk on Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Westchester, the Capital Region, and Central and Western New York. Wherever the decedent lived, that county’s court controls.
What to bring to your consultation
Having these ready makes the first conversation productive:
- The original will, if there is one (a copy is fine to discuss; the original is needed to file)
- A death certificate (or its expected timing)
- The decedent’s county of domicile at death
- A rough list of assets (real property, accounts, business interests, co-op shares) and how each is titled
- The names of distributees — spouse, children, and other heirs
- Any known disputes among the family or beneficiaries
What to expect
We’ll confirm which Surrogate’s Court has jurisdiction, identify whether the matter is a probate (with a will) or an administration (without one), flag any estate-tax cliff exposure, and outline the likely steps and timeline for that county. If a will contest or a small-estate shortcut is relevant, we’ll say so.
Firm details
Morgan Legal Group Attorney: Russel Morgan Service area: New York State (all 62 county Surrogate’s Courts) Booking: calendly.com/russel-morgan/30min Primary firm site: morganlegalny.com
Office address and phone are listed on the firm’s primary site; please verify current contact details there before visiting in person.
Hours and response
Consultations are scheduled through the booking link above, which shows real-time availability. We aim to respond to consultation requests promptly during business hours. For time-sensitive matters — an imminent filing deadline or a contested estate with a return date — note the urgency when you book.
Helpful starting points
Before your consult, you may want to read the New York probate process, the Surrogate’s Court overview, or the statewide estate guide.
Disclaimer
This page is informational. Contacting Morgan Legal Group or booking a consultation does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship, and nothing on this site is legal advice for a specific estate. An attorney-client relationship is formed only by a signed engagement.
Have a question about your estate?
Talk it through with Russel Morgan — free 30-minute consult.