Do I need to hire an attorney before applying for Social Security Disability?

Unfortunately, SSA does not care if you can no longer work at the same "level" as you did before, so long as you CAN perform what they determine is...

Father deceased 5 years he was 56 and received social security benefits for almost 20 years. Will ss try to take money?

No, not necessarily. But, SS has to know that he has passed, so that they will not continue to send him checks, and they will want to review his...

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Two things here - you cannot merely record another deed over one that has already been recorded. Your brother is ALREADY the remainderman just...

Re-convey property deeded by Lady Bird Deed

You will get better answers if you ask this question under Real Property as it has nothing to do with estate planning, per se.

Is it possible to update my estate docs using a lawyer in a different city (state of Florida)? Or must they be local?

Yes, what you are looking for is not only possible, in this day of Skype and email, it happens all the time. But, you should be aware that there...

How is a widow's clause removed from a rental property my mother "gave" me 30 years ago..

This is an excellent question and, as Attorney Seibert has pointed out, there could be tax consequences relating to the conveyance to your wife of...

If I use my retirement money to buy a house in Florida while I'm married and my spouse later dies how would the house be divided

If both you and your husband purchase home as "tenants by the entireties", upon the death of either of you, the other spouse then has 100%...

Is there a statue of limitations on elder abuse?

As Attorney Deason points out, there isn't any evidence that the neighbor "took advantage" of your father. The tax deed sale would have occurred...

In the event of incapacitation, would a power of attorney for assets and healthcare (issued Illinois '95) be valid in FLORIDA?

Part of the problem is the age of the instrument. Other than that, if it was validly executed in the state of origin, it should still be okay. ...

Question for social security disability attorneys

Money from SSA comes from different sources; SSDI is disability insurance which is determined by, as you stated, how long you have worked and paid...