The social security law and benefit requirements can be very confusing! Many people mistakenly believe that SSI and SSDI are one and the same. This article will clarify the major differences between these two distinct programs. An estate attorney in…
A trust identification number identifies a trust, like any other legal entity, for tax purposes. You need a trust identification number in order to put assets into your estate planning trust. The number will always be either: The grantor’s Social…
Since 2018, thousands of recipients of Supplementary Security Income (SSI) have been receiving correspondence from the Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely claiming that the recipient owns properties that make them ineligible for SSI. As a result, the SSA has been…
If you are wondering about the future of Social Security, you are not alone. Many of us can surmise that Social Security may see its shortfalls and challenges eventually, but what is the actual prognosis? The Federal government contends that,…
In my many years of practice, I have found that not every parent is aware of all of the benefits to which their disabled child may be entitled. Social Security has additional benefits available to Disabled Adult Children (DAC) who…
Kelly is 24 years old. She is on the autism spectrum and is receiving SSI. She is doing her best to be independent, but the monthly stipend is limited and it is difficult to live on her own with minimal…
This article is written by Crysti Farra, Esq., a guest author for the Russo Law Group P.C. blog. Social Security, as a program, began in 1935; however, it took more than 20 years before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) was added…
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are incredibly important for many senior citizens and individuals with special needs. It can be devastating if there is a disruption in these benefits of any kind. In order to avoid disruption…
In 2018, recipients of Social Security will see a 2 percent increase in benefits due to the rise of cost-of-living. This adjustment in cost-of-living is the highest of its kind since 2012. Last year, there was only a .3 percent…
Social Security is a retirement benefit for individuals who are working and contributing to the social security system. However, it also has a benefit for disabled workers and disabled individuals. Supplemental Security Disability Social Security Disability (SSD) is a plan…