New York Probate Attorneys
Probate attorney listings for New York by county. Each names the attorney and gives the firm’s own phone and website; you contact them directly. Listings are advertising. Settled Estate is not a law firm and does not refer, match, or recommend any attorney.
No firm is listed in New York yet. One listing per county, free while the directory fills.
Counties with no listing yet62 of 62 counties
- Albany County
- Allegany County
- Bronx County
- Broome County
- Cattaraugus County
- Cayuga County
- Chautauqua County
- Chemung County
- Chenango County
- Clinton County
- Columbia County
- Cortland County
- Delaware County
- Dutchess County
- Erie County
- Essex County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Genesee County
- Greene County
- Hamilton County
- Herkimer County
- Jefferson County
- Kings County
- Lewis County
- Livingston County
- Madison County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Nassau County
- New York County
- Niagara County
- Oneida County
- Onondaga County
- Ontario County
- Orange County
- Orleans County
- Oswego County
- Otsego County
- Putnam County
- Queens County
- Rensselaer County
- Richmond County
- Rockland County
- Saratoga County
- Schenectady County
- Schoharie County
- Schuyler County
- Seneca County
- St. Lawrence County
- Steuben County
- Suffolk County
- Sullivan County
- Tioga County
- Tompkins County
- Ulster County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Westchester County
- Wyoming County
- Yates County
Do you need an attorney for probate in New York?No lawyer required
New York permits an executor or administrator to proceed in Surrogate's Court without an attorney. The court system's own Small Estate DIY Form program exists precisely for unrepresented filers ('walks you step-by-step to complete the paperwork you need'), and full probate carries no counsel mandate.
For estates with personal property under $50,000, the court's free Small Estate DIY program produces the Voluntary Administration forms for a $1.00 filing fee. Larger or contested estates are where counsel starts earning its fee.
Governing authority: No attorney requirement in the SCPA; the Unified Court System publishes DIY programs for unrepresented filers. Verified August 22, 2026.
Probate attorney fees in New YorkNo statutory schedule; a straightforward estate is estimated at $4,250 to $10,750
New York has no statutory attorney-fee schedule for an ordinary estate; firms bill by the hour, a flat fee, or a percentage they set themselves. The $4,250 to $10,750 figure is a Settled Estate estimate built from a stated hours band and the state's average attorney hourly rate, not a quote; a contested estate or one with real property runs higher.
Court costs are separate. Estimate them with the New York fee calculator, and see how New York compares in the cost of probate by state study.
Attorneys: one listing per county, free while the directory fills, after an eligibility check (an active, relevant practice in good standing; a check, not an endorsement). Send the firm name, the attorney’s name, the counties you serve, one sentence on the practice, and the phone and website families should use to [email protected]. A link back is welcome and never a condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Settled Estate recommend the attorneys listed for New York?
How does a firm get listed here?
Information current as of 2026-09-11
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.
More New York Resources
Explore the rest of the New York probate hub.
Start here