Social Security Benefits

Why is Onset Date Important in SSDI Claims?

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 5/14/2013

Many people seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits mistakenly think that the only issue is whether they are disabled. But the question of when they became disabled is also a point of contention in many...more

Gray Divorce: Social Security and Medicare

by Andrea Dunbar, Nancy Van Tine | Burns & Levinson LLP on 5/7/2013

Gray divorce is on the increase. As Boomers age they are deciding to divorce. There are a number of issues that are of particular importance. My very talented colleague Andrea Dunbar has written today about Social Security...more

The Truth About SSD Denials

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 4/30/2013

You've worked hard. You've paid into Social Security. But now you're injured and you need benefits. What do you do if your application is denied? The first thing you need to realize is that most Social Security Disability...more

Say "Goodbye" to Your 401(K) Plan as You Know It?

by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 4/24/2013

From time to time, we hear about threats to the Social Security System – even talk about eliminating it for younger workers. Some reports indicate that about half of Americans have less than $10,000 in savings, while other...more

Retirement Benefits And Divorce

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 4/16/2013

For many couples, Pension plans, IRAs, 401ks and other retirement plans represent a significant portion of their net worth. These assets are addressed as marital property in divorce settlement agreements, to be divided...more

SSD Benefits to Rise with Inflation?

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 3/22/2013

Nancy Warren really wishes she was getting about $5 less per month in Social Security payments. The Charlotte mother of one has been unable to work for some time as she suffers from high blood pressure, a heart murmur,...more

How an SSD Lawyer Gets Paid

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 3/15/2013

Mark Hinkle, a spokesman for the Social Security Administration (SSA) says that his administration has made substantial progress in getting disability payments to the thousands of Americans who apply every year....more

How Long Do I Need to Work to Qualify for Social Security Disability Payments?

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 3/8/2013

Each year, thousands of people apply for and are denied Social Security Disability benefits. Many do not qualify under the law, which states that for adults over 31 must have worked at least 20 quarters (five years) during...more

Receiving Divorced Spouse Social Security Benefits

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 1/29/2013

Divorce places significant financial stress on separated parties. The old saying that two can live as cheaply as one is not too far from the mark. After a divorce, a couple divides everything and then must support two...more

ERISA: 8th Circuit–Claimant’s Contradictory Statements to SSA Can Be Used To Deny ERISA Disability Claim Involving...

by D. Michael Reilly | Lane Powell PC - ERISA Law on 1/25/2013

What happens when an ERISA claimant submits contradictory statements to the Social Security Administration and the ERISA plan administrator? Can these contradictory statements be used to deny the ERISA claim? YES....more

Social Security After Divorce: Understanding Your Benefits

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 12/7/2012

With later life divorce, as I mentioned, there is a need to protect wealth and assets on into retirement. Another key issue is obtaining health insurance after divorce. For clients who are starting out again at 55 or 65,...more

Offset Required For Attorney Fee Award In Social Security Case

by David J. McMahon | Barger & Wolen on 12/6/2012

In Parrish v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration, 2012 DJDAR 15223 (2012), the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit decided a unique attorney fee case arising out of a dispute relating to the claimant’s...more

Three Questions Boomers Need to Ask Their Lawyers about Grey Divorce (Part I)

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 6/4/2012

Grey divorce is the phenomenon of increasing divorces among those persons over 50 years old: Baby Boomers. Grey divorce presents complex issues not experienced by younger individuals. Many lawyers are not familiar with the...more

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