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A conservatorship is a legal term for an adult having guardianship over another adult. Some reasons to have this arrangement include temporary or permanent medical incapacitation, severe depression or anxiety that prevents someone from making the best choices for...
When you file for disability benefits, you are trusting that you will receive financial support that can help you maintain a good quality of life. If you receive a denial of your initial application, however, things may start to seem hopeless. Michigan disability law...
If you cannot seek gainful employment because you have medically verified mental or physical impairments, you may be eligible for social security disability (SSD). However, SSD is only available to those who have not or will not be able to work for at least 12 months....
Former spouses are equally responsible for their minor children's financial support in Michigan. Therefore, a non-custodial parent must make monthly child support payments. Understanding Michigan's child support laws can help both parents meet their obligations and...
For those unable to work due to a disability, applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) can be a valuable option for financial support. The application procedure can be confusing and stressful and, with so much at stake, you want to make sure you are as informed...
Some people receiving disability benefits may want to return to work but worry about losing their benefits. There are some situations in which a person receiving benefits can return to work without losing those benefits. When can you return to work without losing your...
If you have suffered an injury that has impaired your ability to work, you may be wondering if you qualify for disability insurance. The answer depends on several factors. What factors determine whether an injured person qualifies? Qualifying for disability insurance...
If you meet the definition of disability established by the Social Security Administration, you may qualify for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. As part of the SSDI application or appeal process, you may have to attend an SSA hearing....
If you own your house or other properties, you need to plan what happens to your holdings in the future. Deciding how to distribute your real estate to your family serves both your interests and your family's. There are many ways to handle what happens to your home...
If you are fully disabled, it may seem logical that a worsening condition should warrant a larger benefit. However, your benefit amount depends on your salary history, not the degree or type of disability. The important point is how your disability impacts your...