Ernie Mui, Estate Planning Attorney in Brooklyn, New York

Ernie concentrates on estate planning, general, health care, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ernie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• General

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• Health Care

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• Real Estate

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Ernie's primary office is at 141 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-5120. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ernie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ernie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ernie for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ernie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ernie offer a free consultation?

  Ernie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ernie's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Ernie's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in New York typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ernie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ernie take my case if I'm outside Brooklyn?

  Ernie is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ernie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ernie?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ernie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ernie accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Ernie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.