My Sister's on SSI. Can I give her POA Over My Bank Account?

I would like to give my sister Power of Attorney (POA) over my personal bank account. My sister is on SSI. I am the trustee of her Special Needs Trust. She would not have POA or access to the trust account. Would making her POA over my personal bank account affect her SSI status and benefits?

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Does a Guardian Have a Say in Whom I Choose to Date?

If a person lives in a group home and is able to care for herself with some basic assistance, are they allowed to date whomever they want without the guardian interfering?

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If I'm on SSI, Can I Live on Family Land and Not Pay Rent?

In looking at SSI, if I live in a camper on family land and there is no rent, how will that affect my benefits?

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Are People with Disabilities Exempt from Vehicle Sales Tax?

I'm on disability. If I pay for a car in cash, including the taxes, can I get those taxes back? I'm a 100 % disabled veteran with other qualified tax exemptions. What are the rules and how can I qualify for a vehicle sales tax exemption?

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Can I Give My Sister POA Over My Bank Account? She's on SSI.

I would like to give my sister power of attorney over my personal bank account. My sister is on SSI. I am the trustee of her Special Needs Trust. She would not have POA or access to the trust account. Would making her POA over my personal bank account affect her SSI status and benefits?

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Should We Put Our Home in Trust for Our Disabled Grandchild?

Can one or both grandparents of a special needs grandchild put their primary residence in a trust with his mother as trustee in Wisconsin? And can it be considered a divestment for the grandparents if they need to go on Medicaid after establishing the trust before the five-year lookback, or would it just be for the sta...

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Does Bipolar Diagnosis Qualify for VA or SSI/SSDI Benefits?

I was diagnosed as passive/aggressive in the Navy (1971), and a psychiatrist recently confirmed my condition as Bipolar. With medication, I still have suicidal ideation. Do I qualify for VA or SSI/SSDI benefits?

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Do My Social Security Benefits Change If I Am Now Injured?

I have been on Social Security for about seven years. Since I started my Social Security benefits, I have had a serious accident and lost the use of the fingers on my right hand. Do my benefits change with this injury?

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Do Guardians Have a Say Over What Drugs Their Ward Receives?

Does a court-appointed legal guardian over an adult with mental illness have any say regarding the medications their ward is being treated with in a court-ordered hospitalization in a state hospital?

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Will I Pay Taxes or Penalties on Inheritance If I'm on SSDI?

I am receiving $1,960 per month on SSDI. I am using my 85-year-old father's Honda. (I have a rusted, unsafe to drive 1995 Jeep Wrangler that I am scrapping for $500.) When Dad passes, I get the 2017 Honda CR-V and between $20,000 and $40,000 from his life insurance. Can I possess a travel trailer pull camper, with a va...

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