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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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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.
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
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
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
answered on Feb 16, 2019
Happy birthday to your daughter. Here is some info
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0410115030
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
Husband keeps threatening divorce. He won't work. I do and I'm disabled. How can I protect myself.
answered on Jun 5, 2016
Meet with an attorney to discuss your options and explore what you are want to achieve.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
Engage an experienced SSDI attorney to assist you in presenting the best case possible.
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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