I agree with Ms. Stewart. There are no Social Security survivor's benefits for siblings.

I am currently owe 9 years of mortgage on my house that is solely in my name. I'm 59 yrs old and feel my health declining.

Try using the "find a lawyer" tab here on Avvo to start your search for a local Elder Law attorney. There are potential tax, Medicaid and control...

I agree with Ms. Johnson. This really could cause a headache for both you and your mother. You need your own account and the bank should be able...

Child Benefits (insurance)

I agree that there really isn't enough information here to offer you much help. Many public assistance programs impose very strict income limits...

Supplemental Social Security Income (not disability)

There should be something on the notice stating the reason for the SSI payment to be reduced to zero. Without looking at the notice, it would be...

When coming home from.a nursing home do they need a home check?

I'd recommend caution here and you might want to get some input from an experienced local Elder Law attorney. Federal law (and probably State law...

Unless your first lawyer/representative waives the attorney fee, he/she can petition for the attorney fee. This may make it a bit more difficult...

What happens if your brother steals property by buying a piece of property and does a deed attachment and steals 4 pieces

Nothing happens unless Dad is going to be willing to file a lawsuit to set aside the Deed that he signed. If Dad is wishing to pursue this, then...

Am I entitled to interest in my grandparents properties?

The fact that the taxes are still in your grandparents' names would appear to indicate that grandmother's estate may never have been probated. If...

Do all Condominiums have HOA's ? When all of the units are rented to college kids, does the Real Estate Co handle ALL repairs?

I think your daughter's complaint would be against her landlord, whoever that might be. A search of the Watauga County tax records should reveal...

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