How does a special needs trust work?

SSI has restrictions for both income and resources. Special needs trusts are used to reduce the countable resource limit for SSI eligibility. Your...

My son had a stroke in utero. He is 33 years old now and his SSDI has been denied. He had his first stoke at 9 months old.

He needs to appeal before the deadline. Because he is applying as a Disabled Adult Child under his parent's SS earnings, he'll need strong medical...

You can apply for Social Security Disability online, with the Social Security office, or with the assistance of a lawyer. You can use Avvo's "Find...

Why does father get ssdi in nys and kid not getting check?

Contact SSA and perhaps set up an appointment to file for auxiliary benefits. If your son is eligible for benefits, you can ask to be appointed his...

I need to find a lawyer that takes childrens disability services.

Use the "Find a Lawyer" link to search for an attorney. Find one who has experience with the judges in your area and avoid firms that use...

If I sign a irrevocable waiver in giving up my rights to my deceased effect remains and social security??

Your deceased husband's remains should not affect your eligibility. This link should provide you more information on survivor's benefits....

Will I be able to file for disability over an eye issue which affects my work career ?

You can file for disability, but whether you will get approved is the issue. There are many factors to determine if someone is disabled. Your age...

Would a parent be able to find out where a child's social security income was going to if they were still considered a minor?

You would need a different payee for SSA to change to another account. If you're still eligible for benefits when you turn 18 you can ask SSA if...

Can your wife own a business who on Ssdi and can you work there part time?

If you are the one on SSDI and not your wife, Her ownership should not affect your benefits. If you work there or anywhere else you would have to...

CDR social security case review?

I do not believe there is a hard deadline. They may request records from doctors to review that can take time. They may also send your son for...