QUESTION
How do I collect my late husband's pension from the New York State and Local Retirement System?
Asked on Jan 21st, 2021 on Wills and Probate - New York
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My husband passed on 11/23/2020. He is a retired Garden City Police Officer. I am the primary beneficiary of his pension. My daughter is the contingent beneficiary. I have sent his death certificate via certified mail to the New York State and Local Retirement System as requested via certified mail on 12/8/2020. The NYSLRS reclaimed the pension check he received in November 2020 as he died that month. I was supposed to receive paperwork within six weeks of receipt of the death certificate. It was received on 12/16/2020 and my bank records indicate the the reclamation was made on 12/16/2020 at 6:27 AM. Can an attorney help me expedite claiming his pension?
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Hello: My name is Damien. I am an attorney in New York City.
Possibly, an attorney can follow up for you with the NYSLRS to request the status of the pension distribution. Also, I have found that if you can get one person on the phone and keep that person's contact information, that person can help with follow-ups when checking. Another way is to formally write a letter requesting the status and the timing of the distribution.
If you need assistance a New York Estates Attorney may be able to help you. If you wish to speak on the phone about it, you can call Damien Bosco, P.C. at (646) 452-7082.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2021 at 5:19 AM