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Tools and Resources for New York County, NY Consumers

Free New York MEANS TEST CALCULATOR for New York 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 New York County: Key information about your local probate court (Circuit Court in New York) for New York County.
How Probate Works in New York: How to handle the probate of an inheritance at New York 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:
New York, like most states, does not impose an estate or inheritance tax. Only a few states do.
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 Florida is $12 an hour, as of September 30, 2023. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in The Sunshine State must be paid at least $12 an hour.

New York County Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in all of New York City, including New York County, is $15 an hour.

New York City Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in 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.

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