Q: who do we contact to confirm death of a parent in nyc and if there was a will or property left to next of kin?
my wife's estranged father died earlier this year (possibly June) in nyc. she is the only child and it is believed he lived in the coop her mother owned and is now deseased as well. if that is the case, would like to know if she has a right to that property.
A: The easiest way to start this is to call the management company of the co-op and see who is listed as the owner and if anyone has approached them on behalf of an estate.
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Your wife may be able to contact the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene since she is next of kin She may be able to request a copy of the death certificate. She can apply online, by mail, or in person. Death certificates are necessary for most estate-related matters. NYC Vital Records: https://www.nyc.gov.
You could attempt to contact the Surrogate's Court in the County of Death. Wills and probate filings are managed by the Surrogate's Court in the county where the person resided at the time of death. For NYC, this will depend on the specific borough (e.g., Manhattan, Brooklyn (Kings), Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx).
For the coop, the coop may want proof that someone represents the estate depending on the circumstances.
Feel free to reach out with any further questions.
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