Claim Property Sale Funds

Summary

To claim excess funds from a property sale, contact the cattaraugus county surrogates court. You may need proof of relationship and a death certificate. If the death certificate is unavailable, contact north carolina vital records for assistance. Consult the funeral home for updates on the certificates issuance.

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Yes
Thank you for confirming. Here are the contact details for the Cattaraugus County Treasurer's Office in New York, where you can inquire about claiming the remaining funds:

Cattaraugus County Treasurer's Office


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Court Street, Little Valley, NY *
Website: [Cattaraugus County Treasurer's Office](https://www.cattco.org/treasurer)

You may want to call ahead to verify the required documents and process. Let me know if you need further assistance!
What do I say to them
When speaking with the Cattaraugus County Treasurer's Office, you can say:
"Hello, my name is Cassie Landes. I am calling to inquire about claiming excess funds from the property sale of * N Main Street, Cattaraugus, NY. The property belonged to my biological father, Michael Thomas Kulczyk. Could you guide me on the required steps and documents to file a claim?"
They said go to surrogate court?
If the Cattaraugus County Treasurer's Office directed you to the Surrogate's Court, it likely means the funds are part of Michael's estate. Here’s what you need to do:
- Contact the **Cattaraugus County Surrogate's Court** to confirm the process.
- Ask about filing a claim as an heir to the estate.
- Prepare documentation, such as proof of your biological relationship and Michael's death certificate.
Would you like help locating the court's contact details?
His death certificate isn't available yet? Or I can't find it
In New York, death certificates are typically issued by the local vital records office where the death occurred. Since Michael passed away in North Carolina, you may need to request his death certificate from North Carolina's Vital Records Office.
Would you like help locating the contact details for North Carolina's Vital Records Office?
Yes can it be found online?
Yes, you can request a death certificate online from North Carolina's Vital Records Office. Here's the contact information:

North Carolina Vital Records Office


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC *-*
Website: [North Carolina Vital Records](https://vitalrecords.nc.gov/)

You can apply online, by mail, or in person. Let me know if you need help with the application process!
What if it isn't issued yet?
If the death certificate hasn't been issued yet, you may need to wait until it's processed. In the meantime:
- Contact the North Carolina Vital Records Office to ask about the status and expected timeline for issuance.
- Request guidance on alternative documents for estate claims, such as court orders or affidavits.
Would you like assistance drafting a request to Vital Records?
He's being cremated
If Michael is being cremated, it should not delay the issuance of the death certificate. However, you may want to ask the funeral home handling the cremation if they have submitted the necessary information to North Carolina Vital Records. Would you like help drafting a query to the funeral home or Vital Records?