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New York PROBATE COURT FINDER:
- Probate Court for Kings County: Key information about your local probate court (District Court in New York) for Kings County.
How Probate Works in New York: How to handle the probate of an inheritance at Kings County's probate court.
- Here are links to:
  - New York Probate Forms and the
  - New York State 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.
- In Nevada, you can use an Affidavit procedue if the gross value of the property doesn't exceed $100,000 and there's no Nevada real property (if spouse); $25,000 (for anyone else). (Gross value means that you do not deduct the mortgage or other leins on the property.) There is a 40-day waiting period.
  
  Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. 146.080.
  
  There's a summary probate procedure if the gross value of the estate doesn't exceed $200,000, if the court approves, or if the gross value of the estate doesn't exceed $100,000, the court can set aside all property for the surviving spouse, domestic partner, or minor children, or if there are neither, to pay debts.
  
  Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. 146.070.
New York Estate Taxes:
- New York, like most states, does not impose an estate or inheritance tax. Only a few states do.
Avoiding Probate in New York. Find out what property bypasses probate death and goes directly to beneficiaries. such as:
- Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)

New York Minimum Wage:
- The minimum wage in Nevada is $11.25 an hour if your employer does not provide health insurance benefits. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in Nevada must be paid at least $11.25 an hour. If your employer provides health insurance benefits, it can pay you $10.25 an hour.
  
  Kings County Minimum Wage
  
  The minimum wage in all of New York City, including Kings County, is $15 an hour.
  
  Brooklyn Minimum Wage
  
  The minimum wage in all of New York City 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.
- The tipped minimum wage in Nevada is the same as the regular minimum wage: $11.25 an hour if an employer doesn't provide health insurance benefits, or $10.25 an hour if it does. Tips don't count against an employer's obligation to pay the minimum wage.

MEANS TEST CALCULATOR
- for Kings County, New York (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)
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.
- Federal Exemptions available in New York?:
  - No. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 21.090(3).
- New York Homestead Exemption
  - Real property or mobile home to $605,000 (husband & wife may not double)
    Must record homestead declaration before filing for bankruptcy
- New York Vehicle Exemption
  - Motor vehicle to $15,000; no limit on vehicle equipped for disabled person
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.

Benefit Amounts in New York: Learn how unemployment works, how much you'll get, and for how long.
- Minimum:
  - $16 per week
- Maximum:
  - $585 per week
- 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.
- Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
  - 888-890-8211
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.

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 Kings County, NY.
- Key Links:
  - Check Your New York Voter Registration Status: https://www.nvsos.gov/votersearch/
Gerrymandering in New York: Has your state been gerrymandered? Find out how to end gerrymandering and have voters pick politicians, not vice versa.
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