An estate plan is a collection of protective documents that determine what happens with someone's property when they die, who will make decisions on their behalf in the event of incapacitation, etc. Most estate plans are simple and focus on what happens when someone...
It can be frustrating and financially devastating to wait months for your Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits application to be processed, only to receive a denial in the mail. That can put you on the long trek through the appeals process – which can easily take...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. However, applying for SSDI benefits can be a complex and lengthy process, and many applicants find their...
You and your spouse have a pet, but no children. You know this means you’re not going to have to go through the child custody process when you get divorced, but you’re going to have to divide your marital property. Even so, you’re hoping that you can be given custody...
When making a claim over a disability, it may be important to have a medical professional involved in the process. This person could be a doctor, and may even be the physician who has been treating you. But there are also cases when specific medical experts are...
Most experts will advise any adult to create an estate plan. From the moment you come a legal adult, you will benefit from having someone empowered to make medical choices for you or pay your bills if you end up in a coma. Once you acquire valuable property or add...
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has kept track of both COVID-19 and long COVID cases to understand and adequately respond to the public. It remains unclear whether individuals with long COVID are eligible for benefits...
If you are going to a disability hearing, you may feel nervous. You may also have a lot of questions about what you should do and what the best steps are. While some may not be certain that hiring a lawyer is right for them, the reality is that it can have many...
Your home may be the largest single purchase you make in your lifetime. You will likely take 20-30 years to pay it off. Therefore, it is vital that you structure your purchase agreement properly. These are a few things you should look for in your real estate contract....
If a disability prevents you from working, Social Security Disability benefits can help you maintain your independence. Because many disabling conditions are progressive, your condition may change after you file your initial application for benefits. In some cases,...