About Albert Goodwin, New York Estate Litigation Attorney

Albert Goodwin is a New York attorney whose practice is concentrated in estate litigation, probate, estate administration, and guardianship matters before the Surrogate's Courts and Supreme Courts of New York. He has been admitted to practice law in New York since 2008 and represents executors, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs in contested and uncontested estate proceedings throughout New York City and the surrounding region.

This page is intended for individuals researching Albert Goodwin before contacting the firm. For a general overview of the firm and its services, see our About Us page. If you are facing a specific estate dispute, the relevant practice pages below describe how he can help.

Bar Admission and Jurisdictions

Albert Goodwin was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2008. As a member in good standing, he is authorized to practice in the New York State trial and appellate courts, including:

• The Surrogate's Courts of New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn), Queens County, Bronx County, Richmond County (Staten Island), Nassau County, and Suffolk County
• The Supreme Court of the State of New York and the Appellate Division

Attorney registration status can be verified through the New York State Unified Court System Attorney Registration database. We encourage prospective clients to confirm any attorney's standing before retaining counsel.

Practice Areas

Albert Goodwin focuses on the areas of New York estate and trust law where disputes most often arise. His representation includes:

• Will contests and probate litigation — challenging or defending the validity of a will on grounds such as lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, or improper execution under EPTL § 3-2.1. See will contest attorney.
• Estate administration — obtaining letters testamentary and letters of administration, and guiding fiduciaries through their duties.
• Breach of fiduciary duty — pursuing or defending claims against executors, administrators, and trustees who mishandle estate assets. See breach of fiduciary duty attorney.
• Fiduciary accountings — compelling, preparing, and objecting to formal accountings in the Surrogate's Court. See accounting proceedings.
• Guardianship — proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law for incapacitated adults.
• Discovery and turnover proceedings — recovering estate property under SCPA § 2103. See discovery and turnover proceedings.
• Real property disputes among heirs — including partition actions and buyouts of inherited residences.

Who Albert Goodwin Helps

Clients typically come to Albert Goodwin during difficult and emotionally charged family situations. Common matters include a sibling who is occupying or withholding access to a deceased parent's home, an executor who refuses to distribute or account for estate assets, a caregiver suspected of exerting undue influence over an elderly relative, or a beneficiary who has been excluded or shortchanged. He represents both fiduciaries seeking to administer an estate properly and beneficiaries seeking to protect their inheritance.

Education and Background

Albert Goodwin's training in textual analysis and rigorous legal reasoning began in his early education. He studied at the Mir Yeshiva, where he focused on the nuances of civil and religious Talmudic law, and earned a Bachelor of Talmudic Law in 2004 on a full scholarship. He then pursued secular legal studies, earning his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 2007 before his admission to the New York Bar in 2008.

Education:

• Mir Yeshiva — Bachelor of Talmudic Law, 2004
• Hofstra University School of Law — Juris Doctor, 2007

Community and Professional Involvement

Albert Goodwin is committed to access to justice and public legal education in New York. His involvement includes:

• Educating the public about New York's evolving estate laws through this website, seminars, and presentations
• Serving as a coach and judge in National Speech and Debate Association competitions
• Serving as a judge in New York moot court competitions
• Accepting appointments from the courts as a referee, court evaluator, guardian, and fiduciary
• Lecturing for New York accountant associations on estate and fiduciary matters

Media and Public Commentary

As part of his public-education work, Albert Goodwin has spoken with and contributed commentary to news outlets on topics relating to estates, Medicaid, and New York law. Where you encounter any media reference attributed to an attorney, we recommend reviewing the original published source directly to confirm its content and date. Topics he has discussed publicly include New York Medicaid expenditures, estate planning trends, and the New York foreclosure process.

Through this website, Albert Goodwin continues to publish detailed, plain-language explanations of New York estate procedure for both attorneys and the general public.

Contact Albert Goodwin

The firm serves clients across New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. If you are dealing with a contested will, an estate that is not being administered properly, or a dispute over inherited property, you can request a consultation through the contact information on this website.

This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed.