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Can I collect my husband's social security and use medicare A& B ,Tricare for life after he dies although I am only 55?

Margaret's answer | Answered on November 04, 2012

You will be able to collect benefits based on your husband's work record, but not until you are at least 60. The Social Security benefits he is...

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Becoming dad’s (72) caregiver. After dementia diagnosis, dad assigned sister (77) POA. Do I have any recourse? No previous POA.

Margaret's answer | Answered on November 03, 2012

A diagnosis of dementia, by itself, does not make a person incompetent to sign a durable general power of attorney. Also, I don't know why an...

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Okay so i got my ID in the mail already.. now what?? Does a social security # come next?

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

You have not provided enough information for an attorney to answer this question. What Social Security program have you been approved for? What...

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How can I attain my daughter's assets that were left in a will for her?

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

You need to consult with a local probate attorney for specific advice on your situation. If the will was submitted for probate, the surviving next...

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Can you receive widow benefits and SSDI at the same time in Arizona?

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

I am assuming that the "widow benefits" your friend was receiving were benefits allowed to a surviving spouse under Social Security? If so, then...

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Will my mother loose SSI, medicare, and food stamps if she receives an inheritance?

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

In most states, she could receive this inheritance and place it in a pooled trust without losing her benefits. The money would then be available...

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Should I get an attorney regarding the fact that I was denied my deceased fathers pension?

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 27, 2012

This is a very complex area of the law, and one in which there are time limits for certain actions. Please contact an attorney in your area who...

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If someone passes away just before turning 65 and applying for SS, can the widow recd any type of his benifit?Thank you

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

The surviving spouse and the children are both eligible for benefits based on the earnings record of the deceased spouse. Take your marriage...

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My husband and I were in a car accident and we recieved a settlment.will this affect my ssdi ? And how?

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

I would only add one thing -- Once you are eligible for Medicare, nobody can take your Medicare card. Nobody. This is a health insurance...

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Can debtors attach my social security in washington state?

Margaret's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Neither your Social Security Disability benefits nor your husband's Social Security benefits can be attached by creditors as long as they are...

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Can I collect my husband's social security and use medicare A& B ,Tricare for life after he dies although I am only 55?

Becoming dad’s (72) caregiver. After dementia diagnosis, dad assigned sister (77) POA. Do I have any recourse? No previous POA.

Okay so i got my ID in the mail already.. now what?? Does a social security # come next?

How can I attain my daughter's assets that were left in a will for her?

Can you receive widow benefits and SSDI at the same time in Arizona?

Will my mother loose SSI, medicare, and food stamps if she receives an inheritance?

Should I get an attorney regarding the fact that I was denied my deceased fathers pension?

If someone passes away just before turning 65 and applying for SS, can the widow recd any type of his benifit?Thank you

My husband and I were in a car accident and we recieved a settlment.will this affect my ssdi ? And how?

Can debtors attach my social security in washington state?