The New York Probate Process, Step by Step (2026)
A step-by-step 2026 guide to the New York probate process: filing the petition, letters testamentary, notice to heirs, inventory, accounting, and distribution.
May 31, 2026
FEATURES & NEWS
A Guide to the Surrogate’s Court Serving New York
Understand the Surrogate’s Court in New York: which county has jurisdiction under the SCPA, what it does, filing basics, and realistic 2026 timelines.
May 24, 2026
Executor and Administrator Duties in New York
Understand executor duties in New York: marshaling assets, paying debts and taxes, filing accountings, and avoiding personal liability under EPTL and SCPA in 2026.
May 17, 2026
Dying Without a Will in New York: New York Intestacy Explained
Dying without a will in New York triggers EPTL 4-1.1 intestacy. Learn who inherits, the spouse-children split, and how estate administration works in 2026.
May 10, 2026
Will Contests and Estate Litigation in New York
A 2026 guide to will contests in New York: grounds to challenge a will, undue influence, capacity, SCPA 1404 exams, and no-contest clauses in Surrogate’s Court.
May 3, 2026
Small Estate (Voluntary) Administration in New York
A 2026 guide to small estate administration in New York: the under-$50k voluntary shortcut, who qualifies, and how to file SCPA Article 13 in Surrogate’s Court.
April 26, 2026
How Long Probate Takes (and Costs) in New York
Understand the probate timeline and costs in New York for 2026: typical county schedules, Surrogate’s Court fees, attorney fees, and what slows your case down.
April 19, 2026
Removing or Replacing an Executor in New York
Removing an executor in New York requires grounds under SCPA 711. Learn the petition process, breach of fiduciary duty, and successor fiduciaries in 2026.
April 12, 2026
Kinship Proceedings in New York Surrogate’s Court
Kinship proceedings in New York let heirs prove they are entitled to inherit when no will exists. Learn the SCPA process, kinship hearings, and family-tree proof.
April 5, 2026
Probating Real Estate in New York
Probating real estate in New York: transfer a decedent’s home, sell estate property, use an executor’s deed, and navigate co-op complications in 2026.
March 29, 2026
ESTATE PLANNING
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what is a testamentary trust in a will
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Probate - a term that often invokes confusion and anxiety among individuals navigating the legal landscape of estate planning. As seasoned legal practitioners at Morgan
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In the intricate tapestry of life, preparing for the unexpected is a vital cornerstone of prudent decision-making. Yet, in the absence of a meticulously crafted
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In the age of information, a person’s last will and testament is no longer a secret locked away in a dusty estate planning attorney’s office.
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In the delicate realm of estate planning and probate, one of the utmost crucial questions that often arises is the status of an individual’s life.
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Navigating the intricacies of real estate transactions can often feel like a labyrinth of legal jargon and paperwork. As experienced lawyers at Morgan Legal Group
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