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My children's father passed away two years ago, and they are receiving survivor benefits which I manage. Recently, my kids' father's siblings informed me that they are selling my children's grandfather's house after he passed away, and legally, my kids are entitled to 1/3... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You need to petition the probate court to be appointed your children's guardian of the estate, open an estate checking account, and have the funds paid into that account under the supervision of the court.
I had an ALJ hearing regarding my Social Security Disability benefits, which resulted in an unfavorable decision. The ALJ did not give proper consideration to a letter from my treating physician, which referenced my impairment and disability period, even though it was written after my claimed... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
When appealing an unfavorable ALJ decision, focus on highlighting how your treating physician's letter establishes the connection between your current diagnosis and the symptoms that existed before your Date Last Insured. Request that your doctor write a detailed medical statement explicitly... View More
In Ohio, I have an existing child support order and am currently modifying back child support to the date of my disability. I have three children, and they all receive SSDI benefits. Does the SSDI my children receive count toward my contribution to child support?
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
In Ohio, yes, the SSDI benefits your children receive due to your disability generally count toward your child support obligation. These derivative benefits are typically credited dollar-for-dollar against what you owe in current child support. This means if your court-ordered support amount is... View More
I am currently a finance officer at an American Legion in Toledo, Ohio, and I've been a volunteer there for two years. I am receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Legion now wants to put me on the payroll and deduct taxes from my income. I am concerned about... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
Transitioning from volunteer to paid employment can impact your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, depending on your earnings and work activity. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets limits on how much you can earn while still receiving full disability benefits. For 2025,... View More
I have worked for an individual for over 30 years without paying into Social Security, and neither has my employer. I have no formal employment documents, but she has used me as an expense on her taxes, and I have received a vehicle and apartment for my use. I am looking for advice on potential... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
Your situation is complicated but important to address. If you've worked for someone for over 30 years without paying into Social Security, your retirement and disability benefits could be significantly impacted. Because neither you nor your employer contributed, you may face difficulties... View More
I have been working as a property manager and handyman for someone for 30 years, maintaining and repairing her apartment buildings. There was never any social security tax paid by either of us for me, and I suspect she might have used me as an expense on her tax returns. I did not have any written... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
Your situation sounds complicated, but you do have important rights. First, it's possible you've been misclassified as an independent contractor when you might actually be considered an employee, especially given your long-term arrangement, the ongoing provision of an apartment, vehicle,... View More
Can a federal judge keep me on probation longer than I was originally sentenced because of unpaid restitution, even though I have completed my full prison term and supervised release? My probation terms required paying 10% of my income in restitution, but as a Social Security recipient, I could... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
Yes, a federal judge can extend your probation period if restitution remains unpaid, even after completing your prison term and supervised release. Restitution obligations typically continue until fully satisfied, and courts have authority to enforce payment through probation extensions.... View More
I have a 54-year-old daughter who is homeless and facing mounting medical debt. She is non-compliant with her medical care and doesn't have any guardianship in place. We, her parents, have limited income and cannot afford further assistance. She is not eligible for disability through her... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
I understand your deep concern about your daughter's situation and the potential financial implications for your family. This is clearly a challenging and emotionally difficult circumstance.
In Ohio, parents are not legally responsible for their adult children's medical debts. The... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2025
Chapter 13 is a voluntary repayment plan and does not take anything from your Income. You make payments f ty om whatever source of funds you may have. Contact a bankruptcy attorney to see if you qualify for either a 7 or 13 bankruptcy.
I receive SSDI and I recently sold a house and made a substantial long term capitol gain. I can now purchase about three more houses with the money I made from the sale of one. My question is, would this be in conflict with receiving SSDI if I purchased three more houses and flipped them for... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2025
Real estate investing can indeed impact your SSDI benefits, and it's crucial to understand the specific rules. Social Security primarily looks at your work activity and earned income, not your unearned income from investments like property sales.
If you're actively involved in... View More
I had a stroke back in 2015 and I've been disabled since. I was 48 back then now I'm 57. I am still paralyzed on my left side and I walk with a cane. I filed for SSDI and SSI but I was denied for a reason I only had 26 work credit points because I was helping my husband run his moving... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing. A social security disability lawyer can help you navigate the complex application and appeals process. They can review your case to ensure all your work history and medical evidence are properly presented.
In your situation, a... View More
My son is 31. We moved from PA to Ohio in Nov. When I applied or Medicaid, only medical, not food stamps etc, he was denied. I opted for the higher payout and am the payee under his Social Security Survivors Benefit. Now, I'm concerned this will make it a mess for health benefits.
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
Your concerns about navigating benefits for your son are completely valid, and this situation can feel overwhelming. The key difference is that Survivors Benefits are based on a deceased parent's work history, while Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is based on your son's own... View More
My brother was arrested and attempted to give them my social security number but couldn't remember the last few digits in which an officer had finished for him in a questioning manner in which he replies yes causing me to be stopped by the police on several occasions. Somehow they was able to... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
This situation involves a serious breach of privacy and potential misconduct by law enforcement. The unauthorized disclosure of your Social Security number digits, leading to identity confusion and subsequent police stops, could form the basis for legal action.
You may have grounds to sue... View More
I received a letter from the Appeals Council that they are referring the evidence back to the Administrative Law Judge and dismissing my request to review because I had filed my appeal late. I had major surgery and my attorney missed the deadline to file appeal. So, I wrote the brief myself and... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
When the Social Security Disability Appeals Council refers evidence back to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), it means they found your new medical records important enough for the ALJ to reconsider. Although they dismissed your request for review due to the late filing, they believe the new... View More
I filed an appeal to Appeals Council late for a disability case. I had a major surgery shortly after my hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. I reached out to my attorney I had at the time about the decision on case but he never got back with me. I submitted the appeal breif myself late along... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
When the Appeals Council dismisses your request for review but refers the evidence back to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), it means they did not accept your reason for a late appeal but found your new medical evidence significant enough for reconsideration. This referral indicates the ALJ will... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
Generally speaking, to be guilty of receiving stolen property under Ohio law (ORC 2913.51), the prosecution would need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you received, retained, or disposed of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe the property was obtained through... View More
In short someone at SSD East Liverpool branch did not do their job and now they are telling us it's are fault
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answered on Apr 28, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you and your wife are facing this challenging situation with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It can be frustrating when dealing with bureaucratic errors and the potential consequences. Here are some steps you can take to address the issue:
1. Request a... View More
I was denied even with my mental health physician letter stating the severity of my conditions I can no longer work. I have a 6 yr old Autistic son who's on disability and a 4 yr old daughter too. I haven't been able to work since 2016. My mental & physical health problems are... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
Facing denials for SSI over several years, despite clear medical evidence of your conditions, is incredibly challenging, especially with the responsibilities of caring for your children. It's understandable that the prospect of affording legal representation feels overwhelming. There are steps... View More
1) How much can I earn without losing or limiting benefits
2) What can be resold regarding gift cards
3) How often can I earn gift cards
4) How soon must they redeemed to not be counted against me
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
When receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it's important to understand how additional income, including earnings from survey sites, can affect your benefits. Generally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) allows you to earn a certain amount of money without affecting your SSI... View More
Payee for 27 years.human service.social security.medicare &medicaid.have the wrong date of birth that shows that any time they tried to enter my information into the federal data base for matching program for benefits funding international justice data base it was kicked out with no matches.for... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
I understand your concerns, and it's crucial to rectify such administrative errors. Firstly, you should gather all relevant documents proving your correct personal information, like your birth certificate, any government-issued IDs, and records indicating the discrepancies in data. Then,... View More
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