Families across Nassau County — from Hempstead and Garden City to Mineola and Oyster Bay — face probate proceedings in the Nassau County Surrogate’s Court. Whether you are administering a straightforward estate or navigating a contested will, Morgan Legal Group brings focused New York probate experience to every Long Island family we serve.
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What to Expect
| Stage | Key Detail |
|---|---|
| Petition Filing | Original will + certified death certificate filed with Nassau Surrogate’s Court (SCPA §1414) |
| Jurisdiction | Distributees served by waiver/consent or citation |
| Preliminary Authority | Available under SCPA §1412 while probate is pending |
| Timeline | Approximately 3–6 months, uncontested |
| Court Fees | Graduated by estate value per SCPA §2402 — confirm current schedule with counsel |
| Small Estates | SCPA Article 13 voluntary administration (personal property only; real property generally excluded) |
| NY Estate Tax 2026 | Exclusion $7,350,000; cliff at $7,717,500 (tax.ny.gov) |
Explore our related guides: Probate Overview, Surrogate’s Court Guide, Executor Duties, Small Estate Affidavit, and Contested Probate.
Further reading from Morgan Legal Group: ways to keep an estate out of probate.