How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Kings County (Brooklyn).
We found 12 estate law firms serving Kings County (Brooklyn). Kings County (Brooklyn) is part of the New York City region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Kings County (Brooklyn) Surrogate's Court.
New York uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Kings County (Brooklyn) — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in New York are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%SCPA § 2110 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026 to 4%SCPA § 2110 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Kings County (Brooklyn) firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Surrogate's Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
New York City Firms
Law Offices of Michael Camporeale P.C.
Solo PracticeStaten Island firm with offices across the New York City metro area, handling elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, and probate administration. Represents families through probate and estate administration and offers free consultations.
Location
1688 Victory Blvd, Suite 201Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone
(929) 667-6554
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder LawAsset Protection
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Law Offices of Juliet Cohen, P.C.
Solo PracticeServes families and individuals in New York City with individually tailored estate plans. Also serves Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Location
105-19 Metropolitan AvenueForest Hills, NY 11375
Phone
(718) 544-5500
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningSmall EstatesElder LawGuardianship
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Michael J. Greenberg, P.C.
Solo PracticeMidtown Manhattan trusts-and-estates practice serving New York City families and fiduciaries, with cross-state reach into New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Handles probate and estate administration, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and private fiduciary services, plus business-succession and generation-skipping transfer-tax planning.
Location
515 Madison Avenue, 31st FloorNew York, NY 10022
Phone
(212) 401-5750
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder LawTrust Administration
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Jules M. Haas
Solo PracticeManhattan solo handling contested and uncontested Surrogate's Court matters across New York City and surrounding counties: probate and intestate administration, kinship proceedings, will contests, fiduciary accountings, and estate-tax issues. A litigation-focused estate practice concentrating on disputed estates.
Location
488 Madison Avenue, Suite 1120New York, NY 10022
Phone
(212) 355-2575
Established
1985
Service Area
8 counties
Estate AdministrationWill ContestsTrust LitigationGuardianshipTax Planning
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Katzner Law Group
FirmNew York City estate firm in Midtown Manhattan handling estate planning, asset protection, and probate and trust administration, including planning for unmarried couples and blended or divorced families. Founded in 2009 by Gabriel Katzner, a former CPA; also operates a San Diego office.
Location
360 Lexington Avenue, 15th FloorNew York, NY 10017
Phone
(855) 528-9637
Established
2009
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawAsset Protection
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Paul Kenney Law
Solo PracticeUpper West Side Manhattan solo with a Long Beach office, handling estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, and elder-law matters for clients across New York City and Long Island. General practice also covering real estate and civil litigation.
Location
155 West 72nd Street, Suite 308New York, NY 10023
Phone
(212) 877-4039
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder Law
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Littman Krooks LLP
FirmProbate, estate administration, tax returns, family dispute resolution. New York's only firm with three Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs).
Location
1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th FloorNew York, NY 10019
Phone
(212) 490-2020
Established
1990
Service Area
8 counties
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningTrust LitigationTax PlanningElder LawGuardianship
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Ron L. Meyers & Associates PLLC
FirmGuides estate executors throughout the probate process, from debt management to asset distribution.
Location
475 Park Avenue South, Suite 2100New York, NY 10016
Phone
(646) 859-6433
Estate AdministrationEstate Planning
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Mishiyeva Law, PLLC
FirmManhattan firm representing beneficiaries, administrators, executors, and trustees in Surrogate's Court probate proceedings and will contests across New York City, Nassau, and Suffolk. Handles estate administration, ancillary probate, and trust litigation.
Location
85 Broad Street, 18th FloorNew York, NY 10004
Phone
(646) 233-0826
Established
2015
Service Area
7 counties
Estate AdministrationWill ContestsTrust LitigationAncillary ProbateElder Law
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Morgan Legal Group PC
FirmManhattan firm handling probate and estate administration through the New York County Surrogate's Court and serving Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. Represents executors and beneficiaries, litigates will contests, and structures wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health-care directives, including cross-border estates.
Location
100 Church Street, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10007
Phone
(212) 561-4299
Service Area
7 counties
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder LawGuardianshipTrust Administration
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Kings County (Brooklyn).
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The New York self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
New York uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Kings County (Brooklyn) rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
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