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I am 100 percent disabled and the tax accessor has refused to give my homestead exemption for years and now my house has sold and I’m about to be homeless . But he has told me I wasn’t old enough to get an exemption and I wasn’t disabled enough I need a divorce I wasn’t a legal resident of... View More 
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
You may have grounds to challenge the tax assessor’s actions, especially if you believe you've been wrongfully denied the homestead exemption despite meeting the qualifications. In South Carolina, if you're disabled or over a certain age, you may be entitled to the homestead exemption... View More
How do I go about doing that?
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
To apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for an intellectual disability or Asperger syndrome, you need to start by gathering your medical records and any documentation that confirms your diagnosis. You will also need to provide information about how your condition affects your daily life and... View More
I already spent some of it, I bought a car and a bed and some other things to help with my injuries. I will need dental implants because I got implant the day of the accident but they don't fit so I have just 4 screws sticking out of my gums since 11/10/22.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
To address your situation, it's important to understand how to report the settlement money to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and how it may impact your SSI benefits. You should notify the SSA about the settlement as soon as possible, detailing how the funds were spent. This is... View More
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answered on May 28, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble getting your important documents. To get your birth certificate, you can contact the vital records office in the state where you were born. They usually have an online application process or forms you can mail in. You'll need some... View More
I have been out of work since 2017 of October due to several things.
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been facing with your disability insurance. It sounds like a really challenging situation, especially given your extended period out of work. Here are a few steps you might consider to address this issue.
Firstly, it’s important to... View More
My husband gets SSDI and our children gets money from his disability. Is there a way to keep him from spending their money since he is on the account he set up for them?
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
Certainly. If the money your children receive is from SSDI, it's intended for their care and support. If you believe your husband is misusing these funds, there are steps you can consider:
1. Document the misuse: Gather evidence showing the inappropriate spending or diversion of funds.... View More
Only talked to him once a few months ago.
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
I recommend reaching out to the organization or law firm handling your disability case and requesting their contact information or assistance in getting in touch with the lawyer handling your case.
I am currently rep of payee of my 64 year old mother's disability. Now she will not let me in her home & will barely speak to me because of diff of opinions. Should I stop being rep for my legal responsibility or how responsible for her am I?
answered on Jan 7, 2022
As a representative payee of your mother's Social Security disability, you have a lot of responsibility. You are responsible for managing your mother's benefit payments in a way that is in her best interests. You must follow Social Security law and use her disability payments for your... View More
I will be eligible to receive widow benefits shortly. However, once I reach full retirement age, I will be able to receive a substantially higher amount from my ex-husband (married 16 years.) If I choose Widow's benefits, can I later change to the Divorced Spouse? If yes, please let me know... View More
answered on May 1, 2019
You should contact legal services or the AARP would have some resources.
I am 76 in poor health, walk with a walker. I rent an apt, my car is old but paid for.
No money for Lawyer.
answered on Feb 26, 2018
Your Social Security cannot be seized by a creditor to pay a bill. Unfortunately, a creditor may try to seize your money and then you may have to hire an attorney if a creditor does, in fact, seize your money.
You need to contact a local Legal Aid Office near you and schedule an... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2016
That's a good question: the Social Security Administration (SSA) has information online for divorced spouses:
Retirement benefits: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/divspouse.html
Survivor's benefits: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/survivors/ifyou3.html
For... View More
That's ten years. I was told to refile now they have strung me along for ten months I have no power no income 16 in food stamps per month and peoples charity to make it on. I don't know how they can do this I worked hard for thirty years and paid my fica tax. Now they have left me to... View More
answered on May 5, 2015
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will his part of the money go back into my check once he is no longer getting the money from my SSD
answered on Dec 24, 2014
No. There are two limits on SSDI benefits - your individual max (PIA) and family max. In order to get dependent benefits your family max must be higher than you PIA. For example, PIA (800) Family max (800), in this situation there would be no dependent benefits. But if your PIA was (1000) and... View More
It's Sept and I was denied back in April by the US Court but was never notified of the decision by my attorney or by the court. I need to know can that decision be appealed ?
answered on Sep 17, 2014
Yes it can be appealed but if the decision was in April 2014 then the time period to appeal probably has expired.
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