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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for New York on

Q: what deed form do I file in the state of NY?

My father passed away November of 2023 in the State of New York, Cayuga County. He left no will. He owned a small parcel of land. I am the only next of kin. I went to court and obtained the letters of administration and went to the clerks office. They told me that I had to file a deed form but... View More

Michael David Siegel
answered on Feb 21, 2024

There is a form of Administrator's Deed. That is what you need.

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New York on

Q: How do I find out the status of a case involving a drug company which was filed in 2010, filed in New York.

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Mark A. Siesel Results matching "new york county clerk" (4) Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 14, 2011

If the case was filed in New York, it must be filed with the local County clerk. Thus, for example, if your case was filed in Brooklyn, you would search the records of the Kings County Clerk's office to obtain copies of any filed papers.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for New York on

Q: How do I make a Bronx County judgement good in NJ to sue a Bergen county resident?How do I do this.

Need fee waiver also. Bergen County said I can’t file for it because ai don’t have NJ docket number. Can’t get that without paying. Catch 22

Michael David Siegel
answered on Nov 1, 2018

You take a certified copy of the New York judgment to the Clerk in Trenton. New Jersey judgments are docketed on a statewide docket, not county by county. There is a small fee on both sides.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New York on

Q: What document starts a lawsuit in New York State?

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Mark A. Siesel Results matching "new york county clerk" (7) Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 20, 2011

A lawsuit is commenced in New York by filing what is known as a summons and complaint with the local County Clerk's Office. Sometimes, the party will simply file a summons and follow that with a complaint within a short time after filing the summons

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New York on

Q: do I need attorney to get deceased husbands divorce decree for pension plan?

Husband passed away 6/ 2023 and his pension plan has requested his Divorce decree from a marriage that ended in 1999. the divorce took place in Westchester County, NY. Will I need to get a court order to get it or is it something I can do myself.

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James L. Arrasmith Results matching "new york county clerk" (9) Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 12, 2023

In New York, divorce decrees are typically public records, and you should be able to obtain a copy without needing an attorney. Since the divorce occurred in Westchester County, you can request the divorce decree from the Westchester County Clerk's office. You will need to provide specific... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for New York on

Q: What happens after you default mortgage 120 days

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Scott L. Lanin
answered on Feb 3, 2023

After your default for 120 days, your lender or the lender's servicer may elect to send you a default notice or a letter of acceleration. Accelerating the loan means that they are calling it as fully due and payable now instead of over the regular loan term. They may also send you a 90-day... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New York on

Q: How do I find out if my now former attorney due to his suspension for misconduct settled my case without my knowledge?

I have a suit against the City of New York for 1,000,000 in Supreme court which was filed in 1991. I did meet with the Comptroller and said attorney a few years after the case was filed in supreme Court which was the only thing that was done to my knowledge. This attorney was suspended for... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Sep 8, 2022

You can check the County Clerk's office to see if a Stipulation of Discontinuance was ever filed (which is part and parcel of any settlement). You could also try contacting the Office of the Corporation Counsel (which represents the City of New York in most lawsuits brought against it).... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for New York on

Q: If I won a judgement in a small claims court and the defendant is 17 who will be responsible to pay? Him or his parent ?

Defendant owes me $800, I am 17 as well. How will I collect this judgement. I forgot to ask the arbitrator.

Aubrey Claudius Galloway
answered on Mar 18, 2017

You can collect it from him… Although he may be able to appeal the judgment for lack of personal jurisdiction.

You can either pay a lawyer 10% of the judgment to do it for you, or you do the following:

Obtain a copy of the written judgment from the clerk of the court where you...

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New York on

Q: if my wife abandoned me 14 years ago with no corresponding how can i get a divorce. ive tried to find her

Christopher N. Luhn
answered on Mar 24, 2017

This can be a problem, but is not without a remedy. You can begin an action by filing a Summons with Notice (with New York's "Automatic Orders" included) with the clerk in your county of residence, and the purchase of an index number ($210). Either after or before, you can also... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for New York on

Q: Is there a free service that can help me respond to a consumer credit transaction summons

Matthew Parham
answered on May 9, 2012

Depending on where you are and whether you qualify, there may be such services. In New York City and a few other places throughout the state, there is something called CLARO (the Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office) which holds free self-help sessions at the courthouse to assist defendants in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New York on

Q: Does new york state require an estate trust be registered?

James K. Riley
answered on Mar 9, 2011

There are multiple categories of trust and without more detail it is difficult to determine what you mean by an "estate trust". in general, trusts break down into "inter-vivos trusts", often called "living trusts" which are established by a person while he or she is... View More

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Q: cannot locate two individuals named in a will who live in germany and who are probably dead

I have used ancestry.com, a service called find-person.germany contacted the consualte and sent facebook messages to a few people who might be the younger/next of kin. germany has very strict data privacy laws and there are language barrier issues. i need to prove to new york they cannot be located

Inna Fershteyn
answered on Aug 3, 2017

New York rules are very strict, the judge may go with an affidavit from you stating everything you did. Try talking to the clerks they are helpful in this regard.

I would suggest getting an attorney to deal with this, we have a similar issue right now in Kings County Surrogate court...

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for New York on

Q: What does it mean when your case is assigned to calander control part justice

Matthew Parham
answered on Jun 21, 2012

Generally it doesn't mean anything. It means no specific judge has been assigned to the case. Whether one will be in the future depends on the case posture. You should still attend any pending court appearance and meet any pending deadline such as for a motion.

I assume you saw this...

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New York on

Q: Deed to 4 people,power of appt reserved, one person dies. new deed from same grantor to remaining grantees. Noe estate?

James K. Riley
answered on Jan 15, 2011

In estate planning law and also in elder law planning, many attorneys use certain types of deeds so that clients may gift or transfer their residence or other real property to the next generation. These life estate deeds sometimes transfer the property directly to children or grand-children; an... View More

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Results matching "new york county clerk" (2024)

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How do I look up a judgement in NY? ›

You can make a request for court records directly to the Clerk of the Court or the County Clerk that has the records. Criminal records are available from the court system. Each records search costs $95.00.

How much does it cost to legally change your name in New York state? ›

Take them to your local County Clerk's Office. Ask the clerk to file them. In most locations, there will be a filing fee of $210.

When was 60 Centre Street built? ›

The New York State Supreme Court courthouse at 60 Centre Street on Foley Square in the Civic Center district of Manhattan, New York City was built 1913-27 as the New York County Courthouse, completion having been delayed by World War I, and was designed by Guy Lowell in the Classical Revival style.

How do you change your name in New York? ›

You can legally change your name by filing an action with the New York State Unified Court System. Along with your petition and other forms, you must submit a birth certificate with your old name.

How long does a Judgement stay on your record in NYS? ›

Disbursem*nts are out of pocket expenses that the person who losses the case is responsible for, like filing fees. A judgment is good for 20 years, but if the plaintiff wants to enforce the judgment against land it is only good for 10 years unless the plaintiff renews it for another 10 years.

How do I look up court cases in New York for free? ›

eCourts: eCourts is a free online case information service that allows users to find information on active and closed cases in Civil Supreme and Local Civil Courts, as well as future appearance dates for cases in Criminal, Family, and Housing Courts.

Can I change my child's last name without father's consent in NY? ›

The petition may be filed by a next friend, a guardian, or either of their parents. Any parent who does not sign the petition must receive notice, and will have the chance to appear and object, but a judge may grant the name change without parental consent.

What age can you legally change your name in NY? ›

Courts require a child who is 14 years or older, but less than 18, to give their permission for the name change. The child must sign the Minor Consent form in front of a Notary. The Minor Consent form must be given to the Clerk with the Petition.

Can I hyphenate my last name without legally changing it? ›

Hyphenating is considered a legal name change so you'll still need to go through the process of updating all of your legal documents (social security card, driver's license, passport, etc.) and personal accounts (banks, credit cards, TSA Pre✓, etc.).

What is the oldest building still standing in NYC? ›

Standing strong for over three centuries, The Wyckoff House is the oldest surviving building in NYC. Built in 1652, The Wyckoff House was one of the very first structures Europeans built on Long Island–originally built by Dutch immigrant Pieter Claesen and his wife Grietje.

Is there a deadline for name change after marriage in NY? ›

No, your marriage license doesn't expire so there is no deadline for a name change after marriage or time limit you must adhere to in order to be able to change your name after marriage.

How much is it to legally change your last name in New York? ›

Name Change Petition Filing Fee in New York

Every New York Supreme Court charges $210. For New York city residents, the cost for New York City Civil Court is $65. Whether you do everything yourself, have EZ Name Change help you, or have someone else help you, the Court Filing cost needs to be paid.

Do you have to publish a name change in New York? ›

You are no longer required to publish your name change before the name change takes effect. Sometimes, the judge will require you to provide notice to someone else about your name change. This is notice *after* it has been granted. They are not allowed to require permission from someone else before it is granted.

Where can I find lost Judgement records? ›

Although the first four records you'll need can be bought from pawn shops, the other records will require you to complete specific challenges to uncover them in the locations of Yokohama and Kamurocho, in addition to one record which will only unlock after finishing the game's main story the first time.

What is the statute of limitations on a Judgement in NY? ›

A money judgment is presumed to be paid and satisfied after the expiration of twenty years from the time when the party recovering it was first entitled to enforce it.

What records are public in New York? ›

These include vital records (birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce licenses), criminal records, court records, professional licenses (such as medical, law, and driver's licenses), tax and property records, reports on publicly-traded companies, and FOIA or FOIL-able documents related to the operations of ...

How to look up a summons online in NY? ›

For most summonses, you can get the status of your case and a link to download a copy of your summons using OATH's Ticket Finder. You need either the summons number or your name and address.

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