Families across The Bronx — from Riverdale and Fieldston to Pelham Bay, Hunts Point, and Mott Haven — face Surrogate’s Court proceedings every day after losing a loved one. Morgan Legal Group and attorney Russel Morgan, Esq. are here to guide you through every step filed at the Bronx County Surrogate’s Court.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
When you schedule a consultation, we review your situation against the full probate process — from filing the Petition for Probate under SCPA §1414 to the issuance of Letters Testamentary — before a single document is filed.
Key Facts for Bronx Estates
| Topic | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Court | Bronx County Surrogate’s Court |
| Governing Law | SCPA + EPTL |
| Typical Timeline | 3–6 months (uncontested) |
| Attorney Fees | ~$3,000–$10,000 (complexity-based) |
| Court Filing Fee | Graduated by estate value (SCPA §2402) — confirm with counsel |
| Small Estates | SCPA Article 13 affidavit process — details here |
| NY Estate Tax Exclusion (2026) | $7,350,000; cliff at $7,717,500 |
| Preliminary Authority | Preliminary Letters Testamentary — SCPA §1412 |
If your matter involves a disputed will or objecting distributees, see our contested probate page and our executor duties guide.
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Further reading from Morgan Legal Group: ways to keep an estate out of probate.