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It's for overpayment. How much does it usually cost to have representation for this kind of case.
answered on Aug 11, 2016
Why not ask legal aid? For this type of thing there is often a fee if you use a private attorney. You need to explain why recoupment woiuld be "against equity and good conscience."
I won't go in front of a judge until next summer or shortly thereafter.
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Unless your e bay activities become "substantial gainful activity" it would have no significant effect.
will be admitted to a nursing home. They are both collecting S.S benefits and he has a workers comp settlement in a bank in both of their names. We need to know if she is entitled to half of that money from the workers comp and also part of his SS benefits to live on.
answered on Feb 27, 2016
If the money is in a joint account, it belongs to both of them regardless of the initial source of the money.
In August of this year, I, at age 64, went on Social Security, after not finding a job in 2 1/2 years. I have received three payments so far. My cousin died in March of this year and I inherited $ 50,000.00 as part of his estate. My question: Will this inheritance reduce / negate my monthly... View More 
answered on Nov 6, 2015
No, it will not. An inheritance is not considered income, so it wouldn't affect your income tax either.
answered on Mar 28, 2013
You need to provide more information. I know of no new law that would require you to hire additional lawyers for an SSI claim. Contact the Social Security Administration to verify if you want a second opinion on what your lawyer is telling you.
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