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mother passed away I was under 18 my grandmother refuses to give me any info on what benefits are rightfully mines. I'll be 19 in july
Asked on Apr 13th, 2021 on Guardianship and Conservatorship - New York
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mother passed away almost two years ago I was under 18 my grandmother receives benefits and payments from surrogate court. I presented her with papers to petition to close her account as guardian she refuses to sign papers. I haven't lived with her in seven months and she still collecting on my name and hasn't provided financially. I'm 18 will be 19 in July. how can i get help. She isn't willing to give me any information on what I should be getting from benefits. how can i get help
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The probate court documents are public. Reading these should tell you what was left and give you the name of the attorney who handled the probate. If he is not willing and able to move your grandmother, you might sue her for conversion (converting someone else's property to her own).
Answered on Apr 14th, 2021 at 6:15 AM
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