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. ...

As a spouse, you have the option of claiming a Social Security retirement benefit based on your own earnings record or collecting a spousal benefit equal to half of your spouse's Social Security benefit.

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.

The federal government provides Social Security retirement benefits, a form of financial assistance, to individuals who have reached retirement age and have paid into the Social Security system through payroll taxes during their working years.

Elderlaw 101

Many people keep working well beyond age 65 - the age when most people become eligible for Medicare. If you already have health coverage from an employer, do you need to enroll? Talk to your employer first.

Roughly 68 million individuals receive monthly Social Security benefits, including retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. You may be surprised to learn that these benefits may in fact be subject to taxes in many circumstances.

Elderlaw 101

If you think you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you should fill out an online disability report and then call your local Social Security Administration (SSA) office to complete your application. ...

Elderlaw 101