Shenorock, NY Consumer Law

Tools and Resources for Shenorock, NY Consumers

New York Inheritance Law & Probate Procedure

• New York PROBATE COURT FINDER:
  
  • Probate Court for Westchester County: Key information about your local probate court (Surrogate"s Court Court in New York) for Westchester County.
• How Probate Works in New York: How to handle the probate of an inheritance at Westchester County's probate court.
  • Here are links to New York probate forms from the New York probate court website.
• Small Estates Procedures in New York: Learn how to use New York's Small Estate procedures that can save you time and money.

  • There is no Affidavit procedure in New York. But there's a summary probate procedure available for estates with a gross value of $50,000 or less. (Gross value here means you do not subtract the liens and encumbrances like mortgages). This figure excludes amounts that must be set aside for surviving family members and real estate. 

    N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act 1301.

    Forms available at www.nycourthelp.gov

• New York Estate Taxes:

  • The state of New York imposes an estate tax on property owned in New York. If you are inheriting property from the state of New York, it may be subject to estate tax if the overall value of the estate is more than $6,580,00.

• Avoiding Probate in New York. Find out what property bypasses probate death and goes directly to beneficiaries. such as:
  • Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)

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New York Wage & Hour Law

• New York Minimum Wage:  

  • The minimum wage in New York is $15 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in Upstate New York must be paid at least $15 an hour. New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County all have higher minimum wages.

    Westchester County Minimum Wage

    In Westchester County, the minimum wage is $15 an hour. 

• Overtime Pay: Every state has rules about weekly maximum hours and overtime. Learn about the overtime laws in New York and whether they apply to you.
• Wage Claims: If you're being unlawfully underpaid, you need to learn how to file a "Wage Claim" in New York. 
• Tips : Every state has special pay rates for tipped workers. Find out the rules for tipped workers in New York.

  • In New York, your employer may pay you less than the regular minimum wage, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum amount, $15 an hour. The cash minimum wage that must be paid to service employees depends on the industry and area in which you work; check out Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers for more information. 

• State Labor Board:
  • Learn more about your rights under New York law from the New York State Department of Labor. 888-469-7365

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New York Unemployment Benefits

• Benefit Amounts in New York: Learn how unemployment works, how much you'll get, and for how long.
  • In New York, unemployment benefits range from $124 per week to $504 per week.
  • Formula:

    In New York, your weekly benefit amount depends on whether you were paid wages in all four quarters of the base period. 

    If you were paid wages in all four quarters, you will receive:

    • one twenty-sixth of your earnings in the highest paid quarter or $143, whichever is higher, if you earned more than $3,575 in the highest paid quarter, or
    • one twenty-fifth of your earnings in the highest paid quarter or $124, whichever is higher, if you earned $3,575 or less in the highest paid quarter. 

    If you earned wages in only two or three quarters of the base period, your weekly benefit is calculated as follows: 

    • If you earned more than $4,000 in the highest paid quarter of the base period, you will receive one twenty-sixth of your average quarterly earnings during the two highest paid quarters of the base period or $143, whichever is higher. 
    • If you earned between $3,576 and $4,000 in the highest paid quarter, you will receive one twenty-sixth of your earnings during the highest paid quarter of the base period or $143, whichever is higher. 
    • If you earned $3,575 or less during the highest paid quarter, you will receive one twenty-fourth of your earnings during the highest paid quarter or $124, whichever is higher. 

     

  • Duration:

    In New York, you can receive unemployment benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks under state law. 

• Eligibility: >Whether you qualify for unemployment.
• How to Apply: How to apply for unemployment in New York.
• Unemployment Office Near Me? How to find your local unemployment office.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

• Free New York MEANS TEST CALCULATOR for Westchester County (applies the state and county income and expense standards into your means test calculation. Updated with the latest median income and expense standards for April 1, 2024)
• Free New York BANKRUPTCY EXEMPTION FINDER: Search detailed listings of bankruptcy exemptions under New York law and Federal law, for use in filing out Schedule C, when you file for bankruptcy. 
• New York BANKRUPTCY COURT ESSENTIAL INFO: Get information about using your local bankruptcy court.

  New York is divided into 4 federal districts with main cities in

  • Albany, Syracuse (Northern District)
  • Brooklyn (Eastern District)
  • Buffalo, Rochester (Western District)
  • New York, Poughkeepsie (Southern District)
• FREE BANKRUPTCY FORMS:
  We'll tell you which bankruptcy forms you need and where to find them.

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Child Custody & Family Courts in New York 

• State Standards For Custody Decisions: How New York Courts make child custody decisions
• Family Court for Westchester County: Westchester County Family Court information, including maps, forms and links.
• Enforcement of Custody Orders: Can you enlist local police to help enforce a custody court order?
• Child Custody Lawyers: To help you handle your child custody matters.

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New York Obamacare

• Sign Up: We have the latest on how to sign up for Obamacare Insurance in New York!
• Is Health Insurance Mandatory in New York? Learn about whether New York imposes tax penalties for not having health insurance.
• Special Enrollment Periods: How to enroll because of a "special enrollment period."
• Rates & Providers in Your County: Information and rates for providers for Westchester County if you live in a state served by Healthcare.gov.

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Democracy In New York, Westchester County, Shenorock 

• Elected Representatives: Find out the websites and phone numbers of those representing you at the Federal, State, County, and City levels of government.
• How to Vote: Learn how to register and where and when to vote in Shenorock, NY.
• Gerrymandering in New York: Has your state been gerrymandered? Find out how to end gerrymandering and have voters pick politicians, not vice versa.
• Tracking Issues: Organizations that track legislation you care about 

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Find a Lawyer in Shenorock, NY

• Our Lawyers by Zipcode section allows users to find a local lawyer using the best online resources, including on topics we don't cover.
• DUI, Criminal Defense
• Auto Accidents & Personal Injury
• Immigration

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