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Social Security Questions & Answers
Q: Are there protection laws for back pay or funds received from SSDI that a person took and invested ?
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Texas
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Answered on Apr 16, 2019
Answered on Apr 16, 2019
Roy Lee Warren's answer
THANK you for an excellent question. I believe you and I would get along great. The situation of which you speak is one of the more ridiculous scenarios of SSI in my opinion. However I am sure it makes sense to those that wrote the law. SSI benefits are based on need so if the person that receives the SSI benefits improves their economic situation (for example wins the lottery) the benefits are terminated. If the person is able to save their SSI benefits (rather than spending them) even the...
THANK you for an excellent question. I believe you and I would get along great. The situation of which you speak is one of the more ridiculous scenarios of SSI in my opinion. However I am sure it makes sense to those that wrote the law. SSI benefits are based on need so if the person that receives the SSI benefits improves their economic situation (for example wins the lottery) the benefits are terminated. If the person is able to save their SSI benefits (rather than spending them) even the...
Q: Hi, I have to give back money to Social Security. It is money that I don't have. I feel it's not my fault.
Katelyn M. Burke's answer
You have a few options here. If you do not think you were overpaid, you can request a reconsideration of the determination. If instead, which it sounds like here, you believe you may have been overpaid, but it is not your fault, you can ask for a waiver of the overpayment and complete SSA Form 632, Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery. You also have the option of asking both for a reconsideration and waiver. The important thing is that you take timely action on this matter. If you worked...
You have a few options here. If you do not think you were overpaid, you can request a reconsideration of the determination. If instead, which it sounds like here, you believe you may have been overpaid, but it is not your fault, you can ask for a waiver of the overpayment and complete SSA Form 632, Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery. You also have the option of asking both for a reconsideration and waiver. The important thing is that you take timely action on this matter. If you worked...
Q: SSDI asked for information to make a fully favorable decision on the record, after being denied, is that good news?
Jerry Lutkenhaus' answer
Since he is over 55 with less than a high school education and he cannot do his prior work, he should have a great chance. I base this opinion on 35 years of Social Security Disability practice in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Since he is over 55 with less than a high school education and he cannot do his prior work, he should have a great chance. I base this opinion on 35 years of Social Security Disability practice in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Q: how hard is it to collect ssdi at 62
Peter N. Munsing's answer
Depends entirely on your change in abilities and how that affects your employment. Remember, it's not the inability to do your old job but you have to be unable to do any job that exists for medical reasons. Is there a reason why you can't, for example, take tickets at a parking lot?
Depends entirely on your change in abilities and how that affects your employment. Remember, it's not the inability to do your old job but you have to be unable to do any job that exists for medical reasons. Is there a reason why you can't, for example, take tickets at a parking lot?
Q: Hi I am 21 year old. My parents are holding my birth certificate and social security card . What should I do?
Peter N. Munsing's answer
Go to Social Security for a replacement card. Ask your parents if they will give you a photocopy of the certificate which will speed up your getting the certificate. Ideally, see if there is a relative who they will listen to who will intervene, at least get them to give you copies of the birth certificate.
Go to Social Security for a replacement card. Ask your parents if they will give you a photocopy of the certificate which will speed up your getting the certificate. Ideally, see if there is a relative who they will listen to who will intervene, at least get them to give you copies of the birth certificate.
Q: I retired at 65 (7/18) My ex (46) wants to impute my wages and impose a work search order to an amount I've never made.
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Family Law, Child Support and Social Security
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California
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Answered on Apr 3, 2019
Answered on Apr 3, 2019
Andy Cook's answer
A spousal support payor may not be forced to keep working beyond the age of 65 just to be able to keep paying spousal support. It is error to impute income to the payor after the age of 65 as to W-2 earnings or self-employment earnings. The court may only look at what you are actually receiving, such as retirement, social security, etc.
A spousal support payor may not be forced to keep working beyond the age of 65 just to be able to keep paying spousal support. It is error to impute income to the payor after the age of 65 as to W-2 earnings or self-employment earnings. The court may only look at what you are actually receiving, such as retirement, social security, etc.
Q: Can an elderly disabled women be evicted for having a caregiver stay with her and for feeding stray cats?
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Answered on Mar 28, 2019
Answered on Mar 28, 2019
Madeline Houston's answer
Based on the facts provided thus far it appears that your mother may well have rights under various federal and state laws regarding disabled persons that are being violated. More facts are needed to make a determination as to your mother's options. You should promptly contact an attorney and provide all the facts.
Based on the facts provided thus far it appears that your mother may well have rights under various federal and state laws regarding disabled persons that are being violated. More facts are needed to make a determination as to your mother's options. You should promptly contact an attorney and provide all the facts.
Q: Which parent will receive disability benefits for the minor children?
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Louisiana
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Answered on Mar 16, 2019
Answered on Mar 16, 2019
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's answer
The custodial parent receives the children's benefits as long as a copy of the Custody Judgment has been sent to the agency.
The custodial parent receives the children's benefits as long as a copy of the Custody Judgment has been sent to the agency.
Q: Good morning, my name is Wayne, and I'm trying to get on social security disability because of a few illnesses
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California
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Answered on Mar 15, 2019
Answered on Mar 15, 2019
William John Light's answer
You will need to consult with a Social Security Disability attorney about your specific case. Justia is for a general response, a starting off point. You are well beyond that. A simple internet search for SSDI attorneys near you will get you the contact information of attorneys than can advise you.
You will need to consult with a Social Security Disability attorney about your specific case. Justia is for a general response, a starting off point. You are well beyond that. A simple internet search for SSDI attorneys near you will get you the contact information of attorneys than can advise you.
Q: PLEASE DIRECT ME IN FINDING AN ATTORNEY, FOR MY SITUATION TO FIND OUT IF I AM DIVORCED, IF NOT GET ONE.
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Answered on Mar 14, 2019
Answered on Mar 14, 2019
Robin R. Gregory's answer
It depends what you are trying to do, what type of attorney you need. From your post, I guess you are trying to not pay the $23K child support. You ask if you are divorced. You can call the Family Courthouse and ask the clerk to look up a possible divorce under your name and your spouse's name. I will guess there is an order of the court, ordering you to pay child support and you are in arrears (have not payed, also called "back child support"). The best time to modify a child support order is...
It depends what you are trying to do, what type of attorney you need. From your post, I guess you are trying to not pay the $23K child support. You ask if you are divorced. You can call the Family Courthouse and ask the clerk to look up a possible divorce under your name and your spouse's name. I will guess there is an order of the court, ordering you to pay child support and you are in arrears (have not payed, also called "back child support"). The best time to modify a child support order is...
Q: I am a disabled man on SSI. I am on Medicaid. I'm in rehab for a stroke in 5/18 I received a small inheritance
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New York
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Answered on Feb 21, 2019
Answered on Feb 21, 2019
Michael David Siegel's answer
While technically this should be declared to Medicaid, it is too modest a sum for anyone to chase after you. Just deposit the check.
While technically this should be declared to Medicaid, it is too modest a sum for anyone to chase after you. Just deposit the check.
Q: My daughter is going to be turning 5 years old her father finally stepped up to the plate he gets SSDI benefits
Neville Bedford's answer
Happy birthday to your daughter. Here is some info
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0410115030
Happy birthday to your daughter. Here is some info
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0410115030
Q: How do I go about a family member collecting a death benefit check? How could I get the check put in my name?
Kathryn Hilbush's answer
Your mother is currently receiving the funds as your representative payee because you are under age. You have several options. One is to go to the local Social Security office to find out if they can change that to your grandmother if you have sufficient proof that you live with her. Or your grandmother could file for child support against your mother at your county Domestic Relations Office. The SS benefits would be taken into account when an order was entered against your mother.
Your mother is currently receiving the funds as your representative payee because you are under age. You have several options. One is to go to the local Social Security office to find out if they can change that to your grandmother if you have sufficient proof that you live with her. Or your grandmother could file for child support against your mother at your county Domestic Relations Office. The SS benefits would be taken into account when an order was entered against your mother.
Q: What's the best way for me to find an attorney to represent me in a fraud/wrongdoing case against me & a deceased party
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Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Nursing Home Abuse and Social Security
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Virginia
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Answered on Jan 30, 2019
Answered on Jan 30, 2019
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
If you're alleging someone was killed then the police and prosecutor would handle that on the criminal law side of your question.
If you're alleging someone was killed then the police and prosecutor would handle that on the criminal law side of your question.
Q: I need representation for probate of my mother's estate. I need someone who deals with special needs trusts
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Estate Planning, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Rights and Social Security
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Maryland
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Answered on Jan 24, 2019
Answered on Jan 24, 2019
Mark Oakley's answer
Try to find a lawyer in the jurisdiction where the estate is filed, for convenience. Most estate lawyers understand special needs trusts. You cannot solicit (and attorneys cannot solicit) business on this site per the site rules. You can, however, call lawyers who answer questions on this site, and discuss your case, or use the search function for locating a lawyer in your area to call. Then you can make arrangements to meet with and hire a lawyer.
Try to find a lawyer in the jurisdiction where the estate is filed, for convenience. Most estate lawyers understand special needs trusts. You cannot solicit (and attorneys cannot solicit) business on this site per the site rules. You can, however, call lawyers who answer questions on this site, and discuss your case, or use the search function for locating a lawyer in your area to call. Then you can make arrangements to meet with and hire a lawyer.
Q: Recently, my mother was turned down for SSI because of alimony, but is completely disabled.
Cristina M. Lipan's answer
She may be able to file SSD against ex husband's credits. She would not be eligible for SSI if she has income or more than $2000 in assets, regardless of severity of the medical conditions.
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/social-security-dependents-benefits-spouses-disability-recipients.html
She may be able to file SSD against ex husband's credits. She would not be eligible for SSI if she has income or more than $2000 in assets, regardless of severity of the medical conditions.
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/social-security-dependents-benefits-spouses-disability-recipients.html
Q: Can I receive SS benefits on her record when I am age 62, or will I have to wait until she is 62 and I am 68?
Dustin Draper's answer
I would need to know some additional details before I could conclusively answer this question. However, generally speaking in order to receive benefits derived from the account of a divorced spouse they themselves have to be eligible for Social Security (either through reaching retirement age or becoming disabled themselves). I hope this helps.
I would need to know some additional details before I could conclusively answer this question. However, generally speaking in order to receive benefits derived from the account of a divorced spouse they themselves have to be eligible for Social Security (either through reaching retirement age or becoming disabled themselves). I hope this helps.
Q: Hello! I am in need of a SSI Disability lawyer. Is there anyone here that can help me?
Dustin Draper's answer
It's a great idea to hire an attorney to help you fight your Social Security Disability benefits. I recommend you look up an attorney that is familiar with the judges in your area. I also recommend you find an attorney that has a good reputation for treating clients well (reviews are great for this). I hope this helps, good luck!
It's a great idea to hire an attorney to help you fight your Social Security Disability benefits. I recommend you look up an attorney that is familiar with the judges in your area. I also recommend you find an attorney that has a good reputation for treating clients well (reviews are great for this). I hope this helps, good luck!
Q: My ssi case went through determination and a decesion was made and now its in the review process, what does that mean..
Samuel Wade Packard's answer
I'll need a little more details to know for sure what the status of your case is. However, I can say that usually once a decision is made on your case, it is sent back to the SSA field office and they issue the decision letters in the mail. They typically won't give you the answer over the phone. In a small number of cases, once the decision is made, the case is picked up for "quality review." When a case goes to quality review, SSA will have a fresh set of eyes examine the decision process to...
I'll need a little more details to know for sure what the status of your case is. However, I can say that usually once a decision is made on your case, it is sent back to the SSA field office and they issue the decision letters in the mail. They typically won't give you the answer over the phone. In a small number of cases, once the decision is made, the case is picked up for "quality review." When a case goes to quality review, SSA will have a fresh set of eyes examine the decision process to...
Q: Term life ins policy owner/beneficiary, effect me if I choose to rent subsidized apartment housing, State of Virginia.
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Virginia
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Answered on Jan 18, 2019
Answered on Jan 18, 2019
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