On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. California residents who relocate to another state and who are receiving Social Security Disability benefits should see no change in the amount that they receive. Because the program is a national one, there will be no change even if the recipient's new state of residence requires less to live. The cost of living is not used to determine how much SSD benefits one...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in veterans' benefits on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Veterans in California and throughout the country may benefit from a recent executive order signed by President Trump that is set to take effect on March 9. The order would allow immediate access to mental health services for those out of the military for a year or less. Typically, an individual is only entitled to VA benefits once a health issue has been identified.Furthe...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Thursday, January 11, 2018. People in California afflicted by significant physical or mental problems often seek benefits through the Social Security Disability program. The federal agency frequently denies benefits to applicants, but an appeals process is in place. A rejected applicant has 60 days from the date of the denial notice to initiate an appeal. Technically, the agency allows an ex...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Thursday, January 11, 2018. A mental or physical disability may make it impossible for a person to work, and those individuals may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. However, it is possible that applicants in California and around the country could have their initial claim denied. It is also possible that a reconsideration of that denial may yield the same result. Those who ...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Monday, January 8, 2018. Some individuals in California with a short-term disability that keeps them from working may consider applying for benefits from Social Security to cover this period of time. Using Social Security for this purpose isn't possible due to the requirements that need to be met to apply for disability benefits. Even so, disability beneficiaries may be able to suspend or st...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Friday, January 5, 2018. In California and the rest of the U.S., people with disabling mental conditions may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Social Security Administration has a disability guidebook listing all the severity requirements that applicants must satisfy in order to receive benefits. Anxiety, depression, schizo...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in blog on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. With people living longer than ever before, it's important to consider the fact that you may require long-term care at some point in the future. Adding to this, you don't want to lose sight of the fact that long-term care can be costly.It doesn't matter if you receive care in a nursing facility or at home, the cost can quickly add up. As a result, it's not out of the question for your ...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in blog on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Like many people, you may be concerned about estate taxes. Fortunately, when creating an estate plan, there are many things you can do to give yourself peace of mind. Here are some of the many methods to consider if you want to reduce your estate taxes: Marital transfers. As long as your spouse is not a non-citizen, lifetime gifts are not subject to estate taxes. Gifts to children and gr...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in social security disability on Thursday, December 28, 2017. California residents that apply for Social Security Disability benefits have to submit medical records that verify their conditions. The records should come from the treating physician, and they should detail when the impairment began and how it will develop in the future. The physician will also be able to document any mental or physical restrictions the conditi...
On behalf of The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC posted in trusts & trust administration on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. An estate plan can be a critical part of creating a future for people in California and across the United States. Not only does estate planning help to distribute assets clearly through the use of wills, trusts, insurance and other instruments, it also helps to ease the period after death for heirs and calm the emotional pain following the loss of a loved one...
