Estate planning can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first time. At Morgan Legal Group, attorney Russel Morgan, Esq. guides New Yorkers across the entire state — from New York City to Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and Upstate — through the essentials clearly and without jargon.
What Happens When You Reach Out
A 30-minute consultation is enough to map your core needs. Most New Yorkers starting from scratch benefit from the same four coordinated essentials:
| Essential Document | What It Does | Key NY Law |
|---|---|---|
| Will | Directs assets, names guardians | EPTL §3-2.1 |
| Trust(s) | Avoids probate or protects assets / Medicaid | EPTL Article 7 |
| Power of Attorney | Handles finances if you cannot | GOL §5-1513 (2021 form) |
| Health Care Proxy | Names your medical decision-maker | NY Public Health Law Art. 29-C |
Skipping any one of these leaves a gap. For example, dying without a will means New York’s intestacy rules under EPTL Article 4 — not your wishes — decide who inherits.
If your estate may approach New York’s 2026 basic exclusion of $7,350,000, early planning around the estate tax cliff is critical: estates over $7,717,500 lose the entire exemption. See tax.ny.gov for current rates.
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