im worried that my money will be taken for his fine and fees in there
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
In Michigan, marrying your fiancé who is going to prison should not directly impact your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility or payments. SSI primarily considers the recipient's individual income and resources, not their spouse's legal situation. However, it's essential... View More 
im worried that my money will be taken for his fine and fees in there
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Marrying your fiancé, who is going to prison, should not directly impact your SSI income. SSI benefits are typically based on your individual income and resources, not your spouse's legal situation. However, it's essential to keep your finances separate to ensure your SSI eligibility... View More
Adult sister and brother are sole beneficiaries of Trust set up by now deceased parents.
Sister has ignored brother's requests for accounting, bank statements or fund disbursements, hasn't filed taxes since she became Trustee a few yrs ago, is allowing her children to use Trust... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2023
In Michigan, as in many jurisdictions, the following general principles apply:
Qualification as Trustee: An adult, regardless of whether they're receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, can generally serve as a trustee unless there's a specific legal reason... View More
Adult sister and brother are sole beneficiaries of Trust set up by now deceased parents.
Sister has ignored brother's requests for accounting, bank statements or fund disbursements, hasn't filed taxes since she became Trustee a few yrs ago, is allowing her children to use Trust... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
The brother isn't 'disqualified' from being a trustee because of his status on Social Security Disability for a physical condition, but some federal benefits (specifically SSI which it sounds like may not be involved here, but I'd want to be extra sure!) may be impacted by his... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
If you are unable to sit through a psychiatric evaluation without being admitted, it may be helpful to discuss this with your doctor or mental health provider. They may be able to provide you with accommodations or suggest alternatives, such as scheduling the evaluation at a time of day when you... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
If you are unable to sit through a psychiatric evaluation without being admitted, it may be helpful to discuss this with your doctor or mental health provider. They may be able to provide you with accommodations or suggest alternatives, such as scheduling the evaluation at a time of day when you... View More
Social security overpayment has been repaid in 2016 but I was indicted this year for theft of government property
answered on Sep 19, 2023
As non-sensical as it may seem, repayment does not preclude criminal charges.
My daughter wants my wife and I to take temporary guardianship of her son because she doesn't have the resources to take care of him. She currently gets 850 a month for him in disability. If my wife and I take temporary guardianship of him, will the payments go to us for his care or stay... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2022
If done legally, you would be entitled to child support from both parents in an amount to be determined.
I am sure I'm getting approved they are asking for kids birth certificates to calculate the amount can I fire my lawyer before I get paid off
answered on Oct 7, 2022
Perhaps, but if you think that's going to net you a bigger back-pay amount in your pocket, you'll need to refer to the retainer agreement you signed. Likely, your attorney will still get his or her fee.
Is there anything I can do or submit in advance, the court appointed lawyer i have does not submit or express my case in my favor, or my request.
answered on Aug 25, 2022
The judge's job is not to be in your favor. The only person "in your favor" is your attorney, and he or she must adhere to court rules, case law, statutes, ethics, and rules of evidence while being in your favor. If you have plead and are awaiting sentencing, then now is the time to... View More
son had conservator for special needs trust which i set up when he was 17 ( he's now 36). I got guardianship back and when I petitioned in 2020. I petitioned to be conservator this year, but the court said the case is closed?! Woman that was his guardian/conservator says she is now only his... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2022
Sounds like the conservatorship may have been in place because of your son's age at the time (under 18). At some point, it was closed because 1) he was over 18, and 2) his only source of income became his SSDI, for which a payee serves the same purpose as a conservator.
If you were... View More
Husband suffered from mental health, can not drive, severe memory loss.
answered on Aug 1, 2022
Most often, it would be to the parent with primary custody / recipient of child support, in lieu of a calculated support amount.
Do I have any legal claim to his benefits.
answered on Mar 31, 2022
Quite likely. You are married until you are not. Living apart and hoping the marriage goes away does not work.
I want my church to do the background check but I don’t want to give them my Social Security number. Can they do a background check without me giving them my SS #?
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Depends on what type of background check they want to do. You may, of course, decline to give your SS#; the church may then elect not to do the background check or offer you the position you are seeking.
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
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