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Q: My daughter's father died in Jan '20 the 1st stim. check still went to him and I never got it. How do I get the 2nd ch

He received the first stimulus check to his address I'm assuming his mother took it because I never got it. After he died Jan 2nd 2020 his father did his taxes and claimed my daughter so will my second stimulus check be sent there also? How do I make sure that it goes to the right place. Also... View More

Susan Michele Schaefer
Susan Michele Schaefer
answered on Jan 5, 2021

The IRS handles the Economic Income Payments (stimulus checks). IRS will be issuing the second round of payments based on the information the IRS has on file for your 2019 tax return, the information provided by Non-Filers tool, payment information entered on the Get My Payment tool, or information... View More

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Q: The state of MA wants me to pay back food assistance over payments. What type of lawyer I need
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jun 5, 2016

Affordable and qualified. Check with your local bar association to see if you qualify for a Pro Bono (FREE) attorney.

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Q: NON CUSTODIAL PARENT RECEIVING SSI HOW DO I THE CUSTODIAL PARENT APPLY FOR BENEFITS FOR MY CHILDREN HE OWES $17.000
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jun 11, 2014

Talk with your advocate at child support enforcement to ensure you have a full service case. It may be that the only way you see this money will be from a tax, lottery, intercept, or an injunction on proceeds form a personal injury claim.

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