My adult daughter receives a social security check each month, if I become her legal guardian will she lose this benefit?

Becoming her legal guardian will not affect her benefit; however, if she is on SSI, then a change in her living situation (aka if she is not living...

Will you represent me for my SSD case?

It sounds like they are just making excuses because a) your prior attorney did not waive fees and they do not want to have to do a fee petition or...

My wife is being denied social security disability payments since she was awarded a cash settlement for her work injury

The work comp settlement needs to have specific language on how the benefit is treated for social security purposes. If it does not, then you will...

Do I need a malpractice attorney?

It is unclear if you are claiming the attorney or the "agency called SOAR" committed malpractice. If you're talking about the attorney, then you...

My father is receiving a Personal Injury settlement. He is on SSI and Medicaid. How can his gov't benefits be protected?

He'll need to talk with someone in estate planning about a special needs trust. His PI attorney may know someone or maybe be able to prepare the...

How or who do i call to find out if my daughters father is on disability or ssi?

You can try calling SSA's toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local SSA office.

Social Security Disability denied my initial claim and states I can do past work. Help.

Yes, what you've mentioned can help. However, you have to show an inability to do your past work not only as you performed it, but also as...

I was married for 33 years and I was a housewife My husband divorced me and I want to know if I can receive part of his SS

This will depend on your state's law and what you mean. If you are talking about whether his SS is included in alimony calculations, then you'll...

Potential SSI and/or MEDICAID fraud from receiving a settlement?

I agree with Mr. Pham. She only commits fraud if she receives the settlement and fails to report it to SSA. You fail to indicate whether you've...

The benefit is your son's to be used for his expenses. It is not her benefit. She is just his payee because I assume he is a minor.