Should an attorney be hired if someone is seeking social security widow's survivor benefits ?

Two things jump out from your post. First, you use the word "advocate" rather than LAWYER. Second, you say they were from out of state. So in...

Since 1973 the law in Michigan is that -except for the mini-tort - everyone must insure their own car for damages.

I am not aware of any such limit. Perhaps the other attorneys on this board have other experiences to report.

Do you represent social security benefits for the people who are supposed to receive them?

This appears to be more a math issue than a legal one and I suspect - but cannot know for certain - that you took an early retirement benefit and...

SSI is essentially a welfare benefit so an inheritance will end that benefit until you spend the money down. You may also be able to purchase a...

The 6000 fee was not taken of my back pay due to a keying issue. I find out a month later of this issue.

I agree with the prior answer. In addition to your $1246 per month you must have received a lump sum payment of at least $25k and not that long...

At this point your best option is to hire a lawyer to straighten this mess out.

It means that you have likely been approved but there is no way to be certain until you get the paperwork in the mail. It's been less than two...

How can I protect my child's disability check from social security, and our (my wife and i) state benefits, after settlement?

Your state assistance is likely based at least in part on financial hardship and thus will be at risk once you receive money from the settlement. ...

Can I still get section 8 if I have a simple battery 2years ago I'm on disability?

From a social security standpoint you should be fine, however, you should ask a criminal defense attorney whether the criminal conviction will be...