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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Family Law and Social Security for Rhode Island on
Q: Is it illegal if a parent 'legally' robbed their child of their inheritance left in a will by her father before death?

I've stumbled upon a case where my Grandmother was left her father's "Entire Estate." However, due to the court's findings, they denied her her right to any inheritance due to her being an "illegitimate child" born out of wedlock. Is it possible that she was... View More

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answered on Dec 4, 2024

Those of us born out of wedlock can inherit pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1-8, a Rhode Island law that was first enacted in 1905. That 1905 law was probably enacted prior to the time of your great-grandfather's death, and would have prevented a finding that your grandmother could not... View More

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Q: My father died, I am an unmarried only child that is on disability, can I claim survivors benefits ?
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answered on Aug 2, 2021

You cannot get survivors benefits because you are an adult. If you became disabled prior to age 22 and have never been married you can file for Disabled Adult Child benefits.

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft, Public Benefits and Social Security for Rhode Island on
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

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security and Child Support for Rhode Island on
Q: My daughter is going to be turning 5 years old her father finally stepped up to the plate he gets SSDI benefits

In the state of Rhode Island My daughter's father just stepped up to the plate he has been collecting SSDI benefits for many years now I have full custody of our daughter he said I'd be able to put her on his disability to she's going to be turning 5 years old this year was wondering... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Feb 16, 2019

Happy birthday to your daughter. Here is some info

https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0410115030

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support and Social Security for Rhode Island on
Q: I've been appointed my 15 year old daughters SSDI Payee Representative from her Father's SSDI benefits. Her Father is su

I've been appointed my 15 year old daughters SSDI Payee Representative from her Father's SSDI benefits. Her Father is suing me for the one time lump sum she received from SSDI for back payment(s). He believes SSDI payments now replace child support, I agree.) He also believes the one time... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Oct 19, 2016

Hire an attorney to help defend the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Social Security for Rhode Island on
Q: Is my SSDI my own money? Can I keep it aside to protect myself?

Husband keeps threatening divorce. He won't work. I do and I'm disabled. How can I protect myself.

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jun 5, 2016

Meet with an attorney to discuss your options and explore what you are want to achieve.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Rhode Island on
Q: Can a court of appeals deny a qualified person who has been on disability for 20 years benefits
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Dec 10, 2015

Engage an experienced SSDI attorney to assist you in presenting the best case possible.

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Q: I can't find a lawyer to represent me in an SSI case
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Dec 3, 2012

Try:

Full Name: Kelly Rafferty Esq.

Firm: Feinstein & Gabrilowitz

Address: 1150 New London Ave - Suite 320

Cranston, RI 02920-3036

Phone: (401) 737-6800

Fax: (401) 737-4466

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