Once you begin receiving Social Security benefits because of a disability, your medical condition will be reviewed from time to time. After one of these aforementioned reviews, the Social Security Administration then decides if your condition has improved or not and determines if you will continue to receive benefits.  If your condition is expected to [...]

A battle with the IRS can seem like an insurmountable obstacle to the ordinary taxpayer, but this isn’t always the case. With some research and resourcefulness, these individuals found a loophole that helped them conquer the IRS and save money on their taxes. Thomas and Cheryl Rose bought a beachfront property in Florida and deducted [...]

Many eligible candidates are not aware that one can receive Veteran’s and Social Security Disability Benefits simultaneously. This is made possible by the fact that the two programs are separate entities and have their own eligibility requirements. Receiving benefits from one program does not affect one’s eligibility concerning the other, and it’s actually recommended that [...]

The tax deadline may have just passed but planning for next year can start now. The IRS reminds taxpayers that being organized and planning ahead can save time, money and headaches in 2013. Here are eight things you can do now to make next April 15 easier. Adjust your withholding: Why wait another year for a [...]

If your spouse has filed a lawsuit for divorce, you do need to file your own and consolidate your suit with your spouse’s. It’s important to remember that your spouse is the plaintiff in their own suit who can file a motion to dismiss at any time. As the defendant in your spouse’s lawsuit for [...]

It is not unusual for people to assume physical custody of children that are unrelated to them and often, even though the custody arrangement is intended to be temporary, these custody arrangements can last a long time (more than a week).  To facilitate this a useful, inexpensive document called a Temporary Custody by Mandate can [...]

A person seeking Social Security Benefits is required to apply either online or in person at their local Social Security office.  An office conference interview is usually scheduled with a Social Security worker, and at this interview they will obtain information and documents to determine eligibility of the claimant and their disability.  Medical evidence received [...]

1. Do not call the Social Security Office.  It often happens that you will find your calls are not returned if you are even able to connect with someone.  You may occasionally get the right person on the line, but it is usually better to go to the local office in person to get your answers [...]

When a Social Security beneficiary dies, the Social Security Administration should be notified immediately and Social Security benefits are not owed for the month of death.  For example, should a Social Security beneficiary die in January,  the check received in the month of February should be returned as the February check is payment of benefits [...]

Should you apply for Social Security disability benefits if you apply  for early Social Security retirement? Yes. If you were born in 1960 or later, you are not entitled to maximum retirement benefits until you reach your 67th birthday.  If you were born 1959 or earlier, you are not entitled to maximum retirement benefits until [...]