How to change admin account and use folder from old account?

Hi, I created a new admin account, and now I need to get all folders like Music, Documents, Video etc from old admin account. So, if I loged in as a new admin I see all folders with red sign in the coner and don't have permistion to see them or move. What are my options?
I do have Time Machine backup from old admin account, but it also doesn't let me open folders from the new admin.

Go back to the old account. Select one of the folders you moved to the Public folder and open the Info window. Click the lock icon and authenticate. Change the access permission for Everyone to Read. From the action menu (gear icon), select Apply to enclosed items. Repeat for each folder. Switch to the new account and try the copy again.

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