Tough situation. Every defense to an overpayment claim is the same: 1) the overpayment wasn’t the claimant’s fault, and 2) it will be a financial...

A special needs trust may be helpful depending on the amount of the settlement. Alternatively, if the settlement is not a very large amount of...

“Disabled” for purposes of SSDI essentially means unable to work and hold down a full-time job because of a documented medical condition. To...

Maybe. Both SSDI and SSI have the same medical eligibility requirements: assuming you are no longer working, you need to have a documented severe...

The facts you have described are complex. You need an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable about Social Security rules and regulations...

Generally, there is no restriction to living overseas and receiving SSDI with exemptions for certain countries like Iran, Cuba, North Korea. As you...

For your situation, a “spend down” of the inheritance money is most likely the best option: you can “spend down” the money on a variety of things...

Attorney Chaban is correct. You should speak with a local attorney knowledgeable about Social Security overpayment rules and very recent changes to...

When Social Security decided that you are no longer eligible for SSI, they should explained why in the letter they sent you. There are multiple...

Not sure what your question is but under Social Security disability rules, a home that a beneficiary resides in is an exempt asset and does not...