Can my adult child get SSD on my account?
When you receive Social Security Disability benefits, it is possible for members of your family to also receive benefits on your account. However, it is usually only your spouse and minor children who have this right. The Social Security Administration explains if you have an adult child who became disabled before his or her 22 […]
Do you need to update a will?
After creating an estate plan, you may think that you do not need to look at these documents again. However, you should review your estate plan regularly to make sure it still reflects your current circumstances. You may need to reexamine an estate plan for practical reasons. U.S. News and World Report says that New […]
Suffered a head injury? You may qualify for Social Security Disability
When you can no longer work enough to support yourself due to a head or brain injury, something that you should consider is seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. To seek these benefits, you will need to show that you cannot do the kind of work you did before you suffered the head injury. You will […]
How long does it take for broken bones to heal?
A fall, an accident at work or a car accident can break one or more of your bones. This can be a painful injury that makes it hard for you to do your daily activities or go to work. While you probably anticipate some kind of medical treatment to heal your injury, you might wonder […]
Did your DWI stop and arrest meet legal requirements?
Driving while intoxicated in New York is a crime that often includes fines and jail time. Depending on your history and the details of your case, you may lose driving privileges if convicted. However, a DWI arrest does not guarantee a conviction. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, drug and alcohol-related traffic […]
What could delay your house closing?
You eagerly await to move into your dream home but know delays exist in the homebuying process. What could extend your timeline when you near the finish line? Forbes explains situations that may delay a house closing. Learn about and expect setbacks so you know how to respond to them. Issues with the appraisal When appraisals do […]
What does New York’s storm in progress doctrine mean for you?
With the approach of winter and the snow and ice that go with it, now is a good time to review New York’s storm in progress doctrine and the way in which it could negatively impact you if you slip and fall on someone’s wet, snowy or icy sidewalk, driveway or parking lot. While you […]
3 common reasons for the denial of an SSDI benefits application
There is a lot of paperwork involved in a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. One of the most common mistakes people make is to rush through the application process because they want to get benefits as quickly as possible. Cutting corners or rushing with such important paperwork might mean that you don’t receive the […]
What do you know about choosing an estate executor?
You have a lot of documents to draft and complete while tending to your estate, but you have a lot of other decisions to make, too. Do you know whom you want to serve as your executor? CNBC explains the role of executor and qualities to look for. Get insight into making the right choice for the […]
What drivers should know about ignition interlock devices
Ignition interlock devices have pros and cons. They allow drivers with convictions of impaired driving to keep their licenses and continue driving for necessary reasons. However, they are also inconvenient and cost a lot of money. According to the New York State Unified Court System, when a driver’s sentence involves an IID, the state places a […]