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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: I want to become my own payee

SSI assigned me a payee but I do not need one

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jan 16, 2024

If you're receiving SSI benefits and have been assigned a payee but believe you no longer need one, you can request to become your own payee. The Social Security Administration (SSA) allows beneficiaries to change or remove a payee if they can demonstrate the ability to manage their own... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: Can Social Security Survivor Benefits be paid into a trust?

My Brother is currently in hospice and his minor child will be eligible for SS Survivor Benefits after he passes. We wish to protect these benefits from the minor child's mother who has a history of not having minor child's best interests in mind when it comes to the support she has... View More

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answered on Aug 23, 2023

Social Security pays children's benefits to a representative payee, an adult who is deemed responsible for handling the monthly payments. A representative payee may be a parent, relative, guardian or friend of the family. Social Security requires the payee to file an annual report of how the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: My ex husband lives in another state and he explained that 7,000 was garnished out of his social security disability

At this time i have not received anything . This was little over a month ago

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on May 18, 2023

I am sorry, but you don't ask a question. Does this have to do with child support or something else? You really don't say much.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: How can I find a lawyer who has expertise with application for disability benefits from the MN Dept Human Services?

My adult daughter (age 43) sustained a TBI and is not eligible for SSI because she had insufficient employment history when the TBI occurred. Although she lives independently, her long-term disability confounds her navigation of the complex procedures/processes.

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answered on Nov 25, 2022

I believe you mean your daughter does not qualify for SSDI (which is disability payments for having worked enough and paying into the Social Security system). Typically this means the only benefit available from Social Security would be SSI (Supplemental Security Income). The SSI program is also... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: Is it possible to get a lawyer to HELP ME?? S.O.S‼️‼️ My case will be dismissed soon without one. I was massacred!

I had applied for disability in 2015, and the Social Security Administration did a long & full review of everything and decided that in 2015, 2016, and 2017 I was NOT disabled -UNTIL- after my two 'botched' surgeries in 2017. Since then, I have been extremely physically sick, I still... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 15, 2022

I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks. You describe an urgency in terms of time. At this point, you could reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult instead of losing further time awaiting a response here.

For the disability-related matter, you could...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: My social security disability has gone to the federal courts and no one will take my case!

My social security disability has gone to the federal courts and no one will take my case! can I sue for discrimination? I feel I have been discriminated all along and my journals re disregarded. Would you take my case??

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 25, 2021

This is something that a social security disability attorney would probably understand best, but your post remains open for five weeks. It could be difficult for an attorney to offer to handle your case in response to your question - this forum does not operate like an attorney referral service... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: I am trying to find someone who will represent me in a Social Security disability claim which is Federal case.

I need someone to represent me in a federal case for social security. If you can help me

Thank You for your help.

Hello, I am looking for someone to represent me in a civil case for social Security Disability. I live in Lakeville MN 55044.

My case cannot be started over... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 9, 2021

A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. It could be difficult for an attorney here to reach out to you - the format on this forum is basically quick general questions, not attorney referrals. One option is search online for social security disability... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: I can't find a lawyer for my SSI appeal is there no hope?

I had a lawyer file my initial application but I see now it wasn't filed correctly. I had no knowledge before about the date last insured which is 2015 and I have not worked since 2011. I do have assets so it makes things even worse and now from a car accident, I'm crippled up even worse... View More

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answered on Jun 22, 2021

I'm not clear what part of your application you think was filed incorrectly. If your date last insured in in 2015 then you would have to prove that you became disabled before that date in order to be paid Title 2 disability benefits based on your work history. That can be really difficult but... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: Can I sue a med clinic/neuropsychologist for misdx of Early Onset Alz & not releasing med records to Mayo for tx?

Neuropsychologist told me I had Early Onset Alzheimer's (runs in my family), that I couldn't work anymore or be able to learn any new training/job. She later changed her report to say I had Mild Cognitive Impairment, Amnestic Type.

I went to Mayo in Rochester for a 2nd opinion... View More

Brad A. Thomas
Brad A. Thomas
answered on Nov 9, 2020

If you have a scheduled hearing coming up then you need to find a disability attorney as soon as possible because going to a Social Security Disability hearing on your own is not a good idea. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab at the top of the page, or call NOSSCR Lawyer Referral... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: How can I stop my payee using my money for her one use

I looked into my bank account and she used my money to pay for her sons lawyer. Told me that I have to give her all my money because she is behind in her Bills. I never can buy myself clothes which I need too. I just need help so she will stop doing it

Scott F Bocchio
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answered on Mar 2, 2020

You can either change your bank account or Stop her from having access as a signatory.

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: Q: Can my special needs relative receiving SSI pay me for assisting him with his mom's final arrangements.

This has included but not limited to doing the funeral arraignments, looking for an attorney, providing transportation, cleaning out his mother's rented house, getting info for setting up an SNT and ABLE account, and countless other errands. I guess what I need to know is him paying me an... View More

Scott Maki
Scott Maki
answered on Jul 19, 2018

Thank You for your question.

I actually answered it the first time you posted it last week... But in case you missed it, here is my answer again:

The short answer: Yes. Assuming there was a Will, and your relative was named Executor, he is free to seek whatever reasonable...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: Can my special needs relative receiving SSI pay me for assisting him with his mom's final arrangements.

This has included but not limited to doing the funeral arraignments, looking for an attorney, providing transportation, cleaning out his mother's rented house, getting info for setting up an SNT and ABLE account, and countless other errands. I guess what I need to know is him paying me an... View More

Scott Maki
Scott Maki
answered on Jul 17, 2018

Thank You for your question. The short answer: Yes. Assuming there was a Will, and your relative was named Executor, he is free to seek whatever reasonable assistance is needed to carry out his duties. Being an Executor is work, as are all the duties necessary to carry his responsibilities. As long... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: I was served with a O.C.G.A. 29-2-8(b) and have many concerns. Don't know where to start. No income? Who can help ?

I live in MN she lives now in GA father passed away and guardianship went to grandmother. And now grandmother passed . The uncle of my daughter is now asking for temporary guardianship and I feel she should come 2 me. I am willing 2 transition her slowly here to Minnesota but need to know my rights.

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Jul 25, 2016

Call your local legal services office for help. Considering you have no income, you likely qualify for help.

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