This Manhattan probate resource is published by Morgan Legal Group, a New York firm led by attorney Russel Morgan that concentrates on estate planning, probate, and elder law. The firm advises clients before the New York County Surrogate’s Court at 31 Chambers Street and across New York’s estate system. Everything on this site is written and reviewed by a New York-licensed attorney so that families and executors can rely on it.
Attorney Russel Morgan
Russel Morgan is the founding attorney of Morgan Legal Group and is admitted to practice law in New York. His practice focuses on the issues that define Manhattan estates: probate and administration before the Surrogate’s Court, will drafting and contests, trusts, and the estate-tax planning that high-value New York County estates require. (Specific bar-admission and credential details should be verified on the firm’s primary site.)
Our Focus: New York Estate and Probate Law
Morgan Legal Group does not try to be everything to everyone. The firm’s work centers on:
- Probate and estate administration at the New York County Surrogate’s Court.
- Wills and trusts built to the standards of EPTL 3-2.1 and to avoid probate where appropriate.
- Executor and fiduciary representation, including SCPA 2307 commission and liability issues.
- Estate litigation — will contests and SCPA 1404 examinations.
- Estate-tax planning around the New York cliff.
Built for Manhattan Realities
Manhattan estates have a particular shape — co-op shares and proprietary leases, high-value condos, board approvals, and estate-tax exposure that a single apartment can trigger. The firm’s approach is built around those realities rather than treated as an afterthought, which is why this site leads with co-op and condo specifics throughout the Manhattan estate guide.
Why You Can Trust This Information
- Statute-grounded. Pages cite the governing law — SCPA and EPTL — by section, with plain-English explanations.
- Attorney-reviewed. Content is prepared and reviewed by a New York-licensed attorney.
- Locally specific. Court, county, and filing details are scoped to New York County, not generic “New York” boilerplate.
- Flagged for accuracy. Year-dependent figures (tax exemptions, fees) are marked to verify against current sources, because a single wrong number undermines trust.
Editorial Standard
This resource is intended to inform, not to substitute for individualized legal advice. Tax exemptions, filing fees, and court details change; we flag year-dependent items and recommend confirming current figures or consulting the firm before acting.
Our Manhattan Service Area
Morgan Legal Group serves clients whose estates are administered by the New York County Surrogate’s Court, covering the Borough of Manhattan — from the Upper West and Upper East Sides to Greenwich Village, Tribeca, Chelsea, Harlem, and the Financial District.
Entity and Profiles
Morgan Legal Group maintains its primary presence at morganlegalny.com and across recognized legal and business profiles, where its New York estate and probate work is documented.
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