answered on May 18, 2021
A creditor may seek a judgment lien against real property that is owned by the Debtor (the individual who owes the creditor money). Social security income is generally not available to creditors, but it has to be in separate bank account from other funds. Bankruptcy may be an option, but you will... View More 
My father passed away in Aug 2009. Days before passing he received his letter that his back pay had been approved. A letter went out a few months later to my grandmother, who also passed prior to getting the letter. As his only next of kin am I eligible and able to claim his back pay?
answered on Jul 2, 2020
Interesting. Was your father married at the time of his death? If not, then I think you might be entitled to it. It was never paid out? Was his estate ever probated?
What if anything can i do about this?
answered on Apr 29, 2020
You are in a tough jam. Were you an independent contractor or just paid under the table? Depending on your answer to that, this may be a significant tax issue for you and your employer. You likely had an obligation to report your payments as income on your taxes, which would have subjected you to... View More
Joint acct, social security check made out to me for the care of my husband. The only money that goes into this acct is his ss check.
The garnishment was against me not him.
4k was taken without my knowledge. I didn't receive garnishment writ as they stated. I was told I... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
If these are the only funds in this account, you should retain a lawyer to file an objection to garnishment. Exempt funds is just the kind of argument that a judge will listen to. However, if there are commingled funds, the analysis is more complex.
I'm physically disabled from brain cancer. I require a wheelchair, receive SSI/Medicaid and have a registered in-home caretaker from the state of Michigan. I would like to go on a cruise, but it would be necessary that my caretaker come along with me. Can I pay for their ticket and have it... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2019
The $10,000 inheritance is disqualifying income in the month of receipt. There is not much you can do about that. If you still have that money on hand on the first day of the following month, sitting in a regular ol' checking account, for example, it will be a countable asset and that will... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2019
Yes, of course your sister can open a bank account--with one important caveat: If your sister intends to put lots of money into a bank account--or in any other kind of financial account--she may be at risk of having to explain where she is getting the money.
answered on May 1, 2019
I don't believe so. Check with Social Security but I don't see how it would.
answered on Oct 3, 2018
Generally speaking a person who collects disability can own real estate. If you are speaking in terms of financing a property with a mortgage, then your disability income should be included in the income calculations, provided the disability is not temporary. So for financing purposes, disability... View More
I am legally married in Upstate New York I reside in Kalamazoo MI.. I am homeless and terminally ill please help me
answered on Feb 5, 2018
Have you tried contacting a legal aid provider in Kalamazoo? Please move quickly because of the appeal deadline. Here is a link to one:
https://www.lawestmi.org/location/kalamazoo.
Legal aid should be familiar with both issues and you will want a local attorney to handle the... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2018
This answer assumes you are receiving SSDI, not SSI. If 65 is your full retirement age, you would be shifted from the SSDI to RSDI. Your payment amount would remain the same, it would just be paid from a different program. It will happen automatically and is really just an accounting entry for... View More
For government immigration form fee waiver.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
I believe the answer could change based on the facts. For instance, many people use SSDI and SSI interchangeably when they are very different programs. If you receive SSI, you should be automatically eligible for the fee waiver. If you receive SSDI, that will probably count against you when... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2018
Prior to your full retirement age, you may claim reduced benefits based on your deceased husband's earning records. If he was receiving a reduced benefit before he passed away, your benefits would be based on his reduced benefits. So, unless he claimed his benefits before full retirement... View More
answered on May 29, 2017
Yes. You need to arrange a "spend down." Discuss this with your attorney.
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