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report this? Could I potentially lose my disability money?
answered on Nov 20, 2018
It depends if you're receiving SSD (Title II) or SSI (Title XVI). Title II is based on your work history and that you paid into the system (like an insurance program). Under Title II, your income/assets are not relevant. The only income that is considered is if you've received other... View More 
I was told that I can get a payment from social security because they are still deducting from my pay since age 66 and my monthly payment has not increased
answered on Oct 30, 2018
No. These payroll taxes are deducted for as long as you're earning wages.
answered on Oct 30, 2018
Under some circumstances, the answer is "yes" - but only with respect to child support, income taxes, criminal restitution, or Social Security overpayments. Give them a call and ask them about it - they'll at least be able to let you know to whom the debt is owed. There have been... View More
I dont want to lose my social security disability by selling this way.
answered on Sep 11, 2018
All security deposits need to be in a rent security account. This is the law. Nothing to do with SSD.
answered on Aug 8, 2018
This income is exempt from creditors. However, you must keep the funds separate from other types of income and have proof it was never co-mingled. As a practical matter, it is possible to have the funds taken out of your bank account even if they are exempt - it's just they would need to be... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2018
Not necessarily, and I would recommend you speak with an attorney local to you. SSI funds may generally not be garnished to satisfy child support obligations, but Disability funds may not be afforded these protections. Both programs require proof of disability. Additionally, an individual under... View More
My mother in law lives in NYC. MY husband lives in Florida. The savings account had about $7000 and it was emptied by the state of NY tax due to his mother's SSI earnings.
Under Trump people arrested for minor offences are getting deported and I was arrested 17 years ago for harassment and 38 years ago for possession
answered on Jan 23, 2018
You should contact Social Security for an answer. But just being arrested for a crime or crimes is not grounds for deportation unless there is also a conviction.
I am on social security disability. I also worked part time for caregivers. They are trying not to pay me for hours I worked before they let me go. I don't know what to do
answered on Dec 18, 2017
The New York State Department of Labor is very good. For smaller claims such as yours filing a complaint with them for unpaid wages may work. Governor Cuomo and his state agencies are great! They truly care about all people who choose to live in our great state!
I only had a passport and no social card but they insisted they needed to have my physical card or get a receipt of request. I got the receipt from the ss office and the employer ask did I have a copy of my social card and I gave that to them and then they were requesting my passport. The company... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2017
Acceptable forms of ID should be on the I9 instructions themselves. Read it.
It has to be for New York State and it has to be for anything and everything that has his name on it. You, see, he has a pension and some inheritance that my name is not on it.
answered on Sep 20, 2017
You cannot obtain a power of attorney on someone without their knowledge.
Minimum payments while we lived together. After we broke up 3 years ago he stopped making payments and refused to. About 2 years ago he came to my house and took the ring without me knowing because he still had his house key. I have been asking for the ring back or for him to make the payments he... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2017
As to the credit cards, nothing. As to him, you could sue for the ring or the payment. He cannot keep the ring, the proceeds of the ring and not pay.
If so, will they be higher than what I get as a teacher who worked half the time that he did?
Filing in Hopewell Junction, NY
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answered on Jun 7, 2017
Your question is unclear. Social security accrues to individuals who reach retirement age and who have paid into the system. Based on what you wrote and what I can surmise from it, yes his benefits would be higher...
I have been living with my mother for the past ten years, she been taking over 100 different prescription medications. A walker wheelchair and living without ADA in her building, no elevator, no ramp. My mother had to wait for me to take down her walker wheelchair, and wait for me to help her up... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2017
You may consider contacting a medical malpractice attorney. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. Re: ADA violations, see: https://ag.ny.gov/civil-rights/disability-rights
The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More
decides to collect now does he get retro money from age 66.
answered on Feb 24, 2017
What did your support order state re: your right to his benefits? See: http://www.nycbar.org/get-legal-help/article/family-law/maintenance-spousal-support/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
There was a $4,000 lump sum I was supposed to recieve from my father's death benefits. How do I go about in finding where this money went
answered on Jan 30, 2017
You can contact the administrator of his will or the party with access/ control of his funds. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I... View More
I can drive my car, but it's hard. I don't know if I can drive a truck again, as I was terminated for the accident. If this prevents me from driving a commercial again, would I have a case?
answered on Jan 19, 2017
If the accident was your fault, on what basis could you possibly sue the other party? The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or... View More
I am under the impression that last year (2015) and this year (2016) the maximum taxable earnings stayed the same at $118,500, or $7,347 paid. Last year my company stopped my social security tax payments at $7,347, but so far this year they have had me pay $7,800.47. Why haven't they cut off... View More
Just curious if I have a case for SSI since the doctor says I should be able to work, but I can't find a job because my history of back problems.
answered on Sep 1, 2016
Social Security Disability is not about whether you are able to find a job. It is about whether you can perform the duties of any job. If your own doctor says you can work, you will have a hard time winning a disability case before the Social Security Administration.
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