The fastest way to reach Morgan Legal Group is to book a 30-minute consultation with attorney Russel Morgan using the scheduling link below. The firm handles probate, estate administration, wills, trusts, and incapacity planning across New York State, filing in the county Surrogate’s Court that has venue over your matter under SCPA 205-206.
A short conversation early — before a filing — usually saves time and money later, especially when the first task is simply confirming which county’s court applies.
Book a consultation
Use the secure scheduling link to choose a 30-minute slot that works for you:
Schedule a 30-minute consultation with Russel Morgan
Service area
Morgan Legal Group serves clients with New York estates statewide. Because New York probate is county-based, your matter is filed in the Surrogate’s Court of the decedent’s county of domicile — whether that is one of the five New York City boroughs, Nassau or Suffolk on Long Island, a Hudson Valley or suburban county, or an Upstate county. See the statewide estate guide to understand which court applies.
What to expect and what to bring
To make a probate or administration consultation productive, gather what you can in advance:
- The original will (or information about where it is) and any codicils
- A certified death certificate, if available
- A rough list of assets and how each is titled (sole name, joint, beneficiary-designated, in trust)
- The county where the decedent was domiciled
- Names and contact details of the distributees (the people who would inherit under intestacy)
For an estate-planning consultation, come with your goals and a sense of your assets and family situation. Nothing needs to be perfect — we will sort the details together.
Firm information (NAP)
Name: Morgan Legal Group Attorney: Russel Morgan Primary web presence: morganlegalny.com Phone & mailing address: verify current firm contact details before publishing. Service area: New York State — all county Surrogate’s Courts (venue by domicile, SCPA 205-206).
Hours and response expectations
Consultations are scheduled through the Calendly link above. Messages and inquiries are typically answered within one to two business days. For time-sensitive probate deadlines — such as responding to a citation — book the earliest available slot and note the urgency.
Finding your Surrogate’s Court
Because there is no single statewide court, directions depend on your county. Once you know the decedent’s county of domicile, the relevant Surrogate’s Court is the one serving that county. The Surrogate’s Courts overview explains how venue is determined so you reach the right courthouse.
Disclaimer
This website is for general information only and is not legal advice. Contacting Morgan Legal Group or booking a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship; that relationship is formed only by a signed engagement agreement. Do not send confidential information until an engagement is in place.