Questions answered by Brett Evan Gowen

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Is SS Disability community property if benefits are paid out after separation but were retroactive pay during 4 yrs of marriage

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Talk to a local family law attorney. The back pay is supposed to be compensation for the lost work from disability while they were married and...

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UK Citizen living in the USA

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

My colleagues are correct. Talk to the field office. If you still have questions, consult a local Social Security Attorney.

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Can someone PLEASE help me? Thank you I have a social security but my work permit is expired....what should I do?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

I agree with Joe. Talk to an immigration attorney and then deal with the SSA issue.

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Will I qualify for my husband's Social Security? What will happen to the downpayment on a house that I bought before our wedding

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

I agree with Mike but you need to talk to a family law or divorce attorney to discuss the issue of the down payment and funds from the house sale.

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DSHS IN WASHINTON STATE DID NOT REDACT MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OFF THE PAPERWORK THEY SENT TO MY SON'S FATHER. ANY RECOURSE?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

I do not believe this is a Social Security issue. I would contact a local civil attorney that works with suits against the state of Washington....

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Power of attorney

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys and I would try and push your father to consult an estate planning/elder law attorney who has a duty to look out...

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Power of attorney

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

The transfer of the house to your mother being automatic depends on how title was take on the home. It does not matter that there is a mortgage or...

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Signatures required by both parents when giving power of attorney while they are alive? Found only mothers signature.

Brett's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Consult an Attorney and try and sort this out.

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Am I able to seek legal help on my own if diagnosed not to have capacity? Does everything have to be approved by my POA b4 I go?

Brett's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

Contact a local estate planning or probate attorney and get a consultation. They should be able to help you figure out what is the best course of...

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I'm trying to help a friend get social security disability for acute mental illness.

Brett's answer | Answered on October 01, 2013

Contact the county health programs and also any free clinics in the area. Also, contact the local county mental health facilities and see if they...

Brett Evan Gowen's Answers (63)

Is SS Disability community property if benefits are paid out after separation but were retroactive pay during 4 yrs of marriage

UK Citizen living in the USA

Can someone PLEASE help me? Thank you I have a social security but my work permit is expired....what should I do?

Will I qualify for my husband's Social Security? What will happen to the downpayment on a house that I bought before our wedding

DSHS IN WASHINTON STATE DID NOT REDACT MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OFF THE PAPERWORK THEY SENT TO MY SON'S FATHER. ANY RECOURSE?

Power of attorney

Power of attorney

Signatures required by both parents when giving power of attorney while they are alive? Found only mothers signature.

Am I able to seek legal help on my own if diagnosed not to have capacity? Does everything have to be approved by my POA b4 I go?

I'm trying to help a friend get social security disability for acute mental illness.