If you are elderly, disabled or sick with a debilitating health problem that prevents you from working for a full year, you may be eligible for social security payments. However, there are different types of disability programs that you may benefit from. Therefore, it is important to be sure that you have filled out each application within the appropriate time frame. Otherwise, there is the very real possibility of you or your dependents losing out on substantial amounts of money that you will be unable to recoup.
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When a loved one dies, you may get some unexpected news: you have just been chosen as the deceased person's executor. An executor has a big responsibility, as they are responsible for finding that person's assets and managing them until they can be given to those inheriting them. It can be anything from looking through their securities and insurance policies, to selling off real estate. You do have a choice about whether or not you want to be their executor, but before you agree or decline, there are some things you should know.
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By the time you're old enough to end up in a nursing home, you'll be on Medicare, but the coverage that Medicare provides for nursing homes is somewhat limited, so you'll most likely end up on Medicaid. The difference is with Medicaid, your nursing home expenses have to be paid upon your death, and they can force the sale of your home to recover some of that money. Here is how you can keep your home in your family and not lose possession of it during your life time.
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Social Security Disability claim and workers compensation claims can be complex. Having the right Social Security Disability lawyer, and knowing what you should expect from them can make navigating the claims process less stressful for you and your family. Here are some of the basics you should know:
What a Social Security Disability lawyer does
A Social Security Disability lawyer will help you to collect any unpaid funds which you are owed.
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Custody hearings are always emotionally charged, even when both parties are trying to do what's best for the child concerned. Obtaining legal counsel is very important in these matters, but there are a number of things that you can choose to do without a lawyer in preparation for a custody hearing. Below are a few tips about custody hearings.
Tip 1. Although the language may vary by state, a judge in a custody hearing is always most concerned about a child's best interest and welfare.
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