Social Security

The executor, administrator, or next-of-kin should notify the SSA by calling the 800 number for the state in which the deceased resided.

Elderlaw 101

Many people do not realize that they may need to pay income taxes on their Social Security benefits.

Do you have a friend or loved one who receives Social Security and is unable to manage her payments? If so, you can request that the Social Security Administration name you as the representative payee for that person. ...

If you claimed Social Security benefits early, but are having second thoughts, or if you need a short-term interest-free loan, you may be able to get a do-over from Social Security. ...

Have you been officially asked to manage someone else's money?  Four new guides help people who have been given the important responsibility of managing money or property for someone else. ...

It is common knowledge that husbands and wives are entitled to collect Social Security benefits on their spouses' work records.

Elderlaw 101

If your resources are above the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program’s resource limits of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple, you may be able to "spend down" to qualify for SSI, similar to the process to qualify...

Elderlaw 101

A little-known feature of the Social Security system is that in addition to paying retirement benefits for the retired worker, it may provide benefits to the worker's spouse, an ex-spouse if the marriage lasted at least 10 years, and dependent...

Elderlaw 101

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Veteran's Administration (VA) have begun to issue guidance governing the treatment of same-sex marriages.