Every estate is different. At Custom Probate Services, a division of Morgan Legal Group, attorney Russel Morgan, Esq. provides individually tailored probate representation before the New York County Surrogate’s Court — the court that handles all probate matters for Manhattan estates under the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA) and the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL).
What to Expect When You Reach Out
We start by understanding the specific facts of your estate before recommending a path forward.
| Your Situation | Likely Process |
|---|---|
| Valid will, no disputes | Standard probate petition → Letters Testamentary (SCPA §1414) |
| Immediate executor authority needed | Preliminary Letters Testamentary (SCPA §1412) |
| Estate value under threshold, no real property | Voluntary administration affidavit (SCPA Article 13) |
| Will dispute or contested accounting | Contested probate proceedings |
| Estate near NY exclusion ($7,350,000) | Tax-sensitive administration strategy |
Uncontested Manhattan probate typically resolves in 3 to 6 months. Court filing fees are graduated by estate value under SCPA §2402 — confirm current amounts with the court or your counsel. Attorney fees generally range from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on estate complexity.
Learn more about each step: probate overview · Surrogate’s Court guide · executor duties · small estate affidavit.
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