How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Westchester County, New York?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Westchester County.
We found 17 estate law firms serving Westchester County. Westchester County is part of the Mid-Hudson region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Westchester County Surrogate's Court.
New York uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Westchester County — 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 Jun 11, 2026 to 4%SCPA § 2110 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Jun 11, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Westchester County 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.
Mid-Hudson Firms
Amoruso & Amoruso, LLP
FirmNearly six decades of combined experience in estate planning, elder law, long-term care planning, and Medicaid planning. Serves Putnam County clients in Carmel and Brewster.
Location
800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-605Rye Brook, NY 10573
Phone
(914) 253-9255
Service Area
2 counties
Estate PlanningElder LawGuardianshipAsset Protection
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Cook, Netter, Cloonan, Kurtz & Murphy, P.C.
FirmThe second oldest law firm in Ulster County, established in 1905. Located one block from the Ulster County Courthouse. Handles wills, trusts, estates, probate, and estate administration for Hudson Valley clients.
Location
85 Main StreetKingston, NY 12402
Phone
(845) 943-2498
Established
1905
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningTrust Administration
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Law Offices of Andres D. Gil, PLLC
Solo PracticeLocated in Brewster, directly serving Putnam County. Handles estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, asset preservation, and elder law for Lake Carmel, Carmel, Mahopac, Patterson, Southeast, Kent, and Philipstown.
Location
973 Route 22, Suite 3Brewster, NY 10509
Phone
(845) 237-3117
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationElder LawAsset Protection
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Gould & Berg, LLP
FirmWhite Plains firm that petitions the Westchester County Surrogate's Court for probate and letters of administration and transfers estate assets to beneficiaries. Handles wills, trusts, and estate litigation alongside its employment and civil-rights practice. Founding partners Jane Bilus Gould and Kim P. Berg bring over 50 years of combined experience.
Location
222 Bloomingdale RoadWhite Plains, NY 10605
Phone
(914) 397-1050
Service Area
1 county
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust Litigation
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Klose & Associates
FirmHudson Valley firm in Nyack representing estates before the Rockland, Westchester, and Dutchess County Surrogate's Courts. Handles probate and administration petitions, wills, powers of attorney, health-care proxies, and guardianship petitions, with offices in Nyack, White Plains, and Red Hook. Free initial consultation.
Location
99 Main Street, Suite 206Nyack, NY 10960
Phone
(845) 727-7727
Established
1972
Service Area
3 counties
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder Law
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The Law Offices of Joseph A. Marra, PLLC
FirmWestchester County estate planning practice handling wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, and elder law. Also practices in divorce and personal injury.
Location
909 Midland AvenueYonkers, NY 10704
Phone
(914) 964-6806
Service Area
1 county
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationElder LawTax Planning
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Martin Law, PC
Solo PracticeA Dutchess County estate planning firm serving the Mid-Hudson Valley with over 30 years of legal experience. Handles wills, trusts, probate, probate litigation, asset protection, and special needs planning.
Location
2644 East Main StreetWappingers Falls, NY 12590
Phone
(845) 764-8104
Established
1995
Service Area
3 counties
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationTrust LitigationElder Law
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.
FirmOne of the oldest continuously operating law firms in the United States, serving Orange County since 1827. Noted for quality and precision in trust, probate, and estate administration regardless of estate complexity.
Location
11 Balmville Road, Suite 2 SouthNewburgh, NY 12550
Phone
(845) 561-8000
Established
1827
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningTrust Administration
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Walsh & Amicucci LLP
FirmWhite Plains (Westchester County) trusts-and-estates firm serving Westchester and the lower Hudson Valley. Handles probate and estate administration, wills and trusts, elder law and special-needs/Medicaid planning, and guardianship, alongside small-business and real-estate matters. Founded in 1998.
Location
1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite S321White Plains, NY 10604
Phone
(914) 251-1115
Established
1998
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder LawTax PlanningGuardianship
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The Law Offices of Mitchell I. Weingarden, PLLC
Solo PracticeWhite Plains practice representing heirs, executors, and administrators in Westchester County Surrogate's Court will contests and estate disputes. A former Brooklyn homicide-division Assistant District Attorney, practicing since 1984, who handles probate and estate administration alongside an employment and commercial-litigation practice.
Location
81 Main Street, Suite 307White Plains, NY 10601
Phone
(800) 760-1632
Service Area
1 county
Estate AdministrationWill ContestsTrust Litigation
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Westchester County.
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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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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Herzog Law Firm
FirmHelps families navigate fulfillment of loved ones wishes and distribute assets to beneficiaries. One of the longest-established estate planning firms in the Capital Region.
Location
7 Southwoods Blvd, Suite 301Albany, NY 12211
Phone
(518) 465-7581
Established
1946
Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningElder LawTrust Administration
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Law Offices of Kobrick and Moccia
FirmLong Island estate planning practice with offices in Garden City and Hauppauge. Estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, trust administration, probate, special needs planning, blended family planning, and IRA/retirement planning.
Location
1305 Franklin Avenue, Suite 170Garden City, NY 11530
Phone
(516) 248-9500
Service Area
2 counties
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationElder LawTrust AdministrationAsset Protection
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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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Rourke Law
FirmGrowing multi-discipline law firm serving the Catskills, Upper Delaware River Valley, and Mid-Hudson regions. Opened the Walton office to address critical need for legal services in Delaware County. Handles wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, and Medicaid/nursing home planning.
Location
44 West Street, Suite 6Walton, NY 13856
Phone
(845) 292-2000
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningEstate Administration
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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 Westchester County 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.
Surrogate's Court
Westchester County
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, 19th Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone:
914-824-5656Fax:
914-358-8042
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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