Here is a link to an IRS webpage discussing this issue in good detail: ...

Who do I talk to about Social Security and my back injuries?

I agree, as I often do, with Mr. Pont's response. I do think you should make Social Security aware of the back problems at some point because it...

Do I have any legal rights to a home that is not in my name, but that I have paid for since 1999?

I agree with the prior response and will add there are two separate legal issues here. One is mother's dementia and being unable to reasonably...

Can a divorce decree nullify any type of insurance payouts?

I'm sorry for your loss. From an estate planning perspective, it is imperative to review and change estate plans once a divorce takes place. ...

My husband has dementia, cognition concern, needs supervision, can he stay in a nursing home?

I agree with the prior responses and will add that admissions to a skilled nursing facility require a medical doctor to provide a certification of...

My mother was married for ten yrs she passed in 11, he's still living but now in a home his daughter took everything in the home

What you describe is an unfortunately somewhat common outcome with second marriages where the parent either never prepares an estate plan or...

Will a settlement mess up my disability with SSA?

Consult a tax professional on your specific situation, but in most cases a medical malpractice settlement will not be taxable income. The...

How long does it take for files to be transferred to regional pay center?

I agree with the prior response and will add that recently, I've been seeing most clients who don't have complicating issues (such as a Workers...

Do i need an attorney if I have a Durable power of attorney signed and notorized by all applicable parties. ?

It is a very bad idea to prepare a "do it yourself" Durable Power of Attorney and an even worse idea for a non-lawyer to prepare a Durable Power of...

How can I find a really good attorney for a contested will which I administered in 1982?

Good questions to discuss in consultation with an experienced local probate/estate litigation attorney. You can use the "find a lawyer" tab here...