Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Death of a spouse

I live in New York City and my husband died without a will. His employer will not release to me his final payroll because they said I am not legally entitled


Asked on 1/29/09, 5:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Death of a spouse

You would have to petition the Surrogate's Court for Letters of Administration. With the letters, you would be able to have the employer write a check to the estate, which would be deposited in the estate's bank account. The estate would than distribute the money under NY Intestacy laws.

Mike.

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Answered on 1/30/09, 8:48 am


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