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Tools and Resources for Chautauqua County, NY Consumers

Free New York MEANS TEST CALCULATOR for Chautauqua 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.
FREE BANKRUPTCY FORMS:
We'll tell you which bankruptcy forms you need and where to find them.

New York PROBATE COURT FINDER:
Probate Court for Chautauqua County: Key information about your local probate court (Surrogate"s Court Court in New York) for Chautauqua County.
How Probate Works in New York: How to handle the probate of an inheritance at Chautauqua County's probate court.
Small Estates Procedures in New York: Learn how to use New York's Small Estate procedures that can save you time and money.
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.
Ways to Avoid Probate in New York. Find out what property bypasses probate death and goes directly to beneficiaries. such as Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)

Benefit Amounts in New York: Learn how unemployment works, how much you'll get, and for how long.
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.
COVID-19 Benefits: We tracked the rise and fall of COVID-19 unemployment benefit payments.

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.
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.

State Standards For Custody Decisions: How New York Courts make child custody decisions
Family Court for Chautauqua County: Chautauqua 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.

Sign Up: We have the latest on how to sign up for Obamacare Insurance for 2023 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 Chautauqua County if you live in a state served by Healthcare.gov.

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 Chautauqua County, 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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