Are adopted children (siblings under two years) eligible to receive social security if the adoptive parents are on disability?

Hi, this is Stephanie Joy again. As I noted previously, (and you likely haven't had a chance to read yet), YES, all of your minor children, be...

Will social security pay benefits to a disabled couple who adopt a child?

Good morning and thank you for your question today. When you have children, legally, such as via adoption, and you receive social security...

Am I responsible for a Social Security overpayment that was made to my (now deceased)mother when I was a minor ?

Hi, while generally a recipient beneficiary of an overpayment, whose Payee Representative was overpaid, CAN be held liable for the overpayment,...

Yes, if you have been divorced from a spouse for more than 2 years, you can collect on his record even if he is not yet choosing to collect, so...

I am 66 ,my wife will be 66 in march . She is on SSD . When she turns 66 can she recieve part of my SS ?If so at what % of mine?

Good morning. Thank you for your post. It is possible, if taking 50% of your primary insurance amount would be better for her than taking her...

If my social security is denied twice by a certain law firm do I have to have them represent me again?

I am not even convinced you can't leave them now, not that I see a reason for you to do so at this point. In other words, (and some colleagues may...

Spouse died 8 years ago, divorce never finalized. Social Security?

Good evening, and thank you for your post. "About 8 years ago my wife filed to divorce me. She had medical issues so we had a delayed decree...

Would a life insurance policy settlement of 57,000 effect my disability benefits?

Good evening, and thank you for your post. If you are receiving Social security disability insurance benefits - NO, it will not effect that. If...

I am a disabled veteran and I have been asking questions like this in the hopes that I could get an answer. Can someone help?

The social security and veterans administration both told me that they don't know if I have to pay alimony from my va or social security disability...

In Illinois do you have to forfeit your inheritance if you receive social security disability, and have outstanding student loan

Good evening, and thank you for your question. You mention that she is receiving Social Security Disability (you don't mention Supplement...

Selected as the best answer