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My father passed away leaving behind a minor and disabled child. Both receive social security death benefits.

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

I would gather the account is listed under the child's name and the IRS will consider the interest to be the child's and will report the interest...

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I am about to be forclosed on in tn. I am on social security dissability , can they take my check.

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

My esteemed colleague provides good advice. Just remember your SS check is generally exempt from garnishment as long as you do not co-mingle it...

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If i receive $1400.00 from social security per month and $1800.00 from unemployment per month.How much has to be paid back?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

My esteemed colleague is giving you good advice. You should just make sure the months overlap.

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I have been on workers comp. for over a year. My employer has cut my hours. Can I find another job and stay on workers comp?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

I do not practice in your state but I have practiced WC Law in Virginia for 35 years. You need to contact a Vermont WC lawyer about this. I can...

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Will my fiancee and I lose our social security if we get married?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 19, 2011

If you are getting regular Social Security Disability (SSDI) then marriage will have no effect on your disability checks. If either one of you is...

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Am I able to sue a former employer for bad references?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

I do WC Law in Virginia and not employment law so you may want to talk to an employment lawyer. I can tell you the reference is false and you can...

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Can i be terminated over the phone in va

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

Virginia is an employment at will state. This means you can leave your employment at any time and your employer can terminate your employment at...

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Do i need a disablility attorney to get lien off my retirement.

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 17, 2011

UNUM probably has a provision (which most LTD carriers have) that says if you get SSDI for the same period you get UNUM then you will need to...

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What can I do

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 16, 2011

I don't practice in your state but I have practiced WC Law in Virginia for 35 years. In Virginia if your injury gradually occurred over time it...

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Workers Comp Question

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 16, 2011

I agree with my colleague's answer. I have practiced workers comp law for 35 years in Virginia. I cannot believe you want to take the risk of being...

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