Buried in Student Loans? You May Be Eligible to Cancel Them
If you are permanently unable to work due to a disability, you may be able to obtain a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge of your federal student loan debt.
Read moreIf you are permanently unable to work due to a disability, you may be able to obtain a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge of your federal student loan debt.
Read moreWhile a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement.
Read moreA sole benefit trust is a helpful estate planning tool if your family has cross-generational support needs. If a senior with more than $2,000 in assets wants to apply for Medicaid - but also wants to provide for a disabled relative...
Read moreA second circuit district court permits a commissioner of Social Security to amend a recently issued decision denying disability benefits following the court’s remanding of the case. In Garcia v. Commissioner of Social Security (S.D.N.Y. 21-cv-01230, November 22, 2022).
Read moreIf you or your loved one are facing a guardianship or conservatorship case in court, consider contacting an attorney for assistance.
Read morePeople living with a disability have the right to engage in full-time, part-time work, or self-employment.
Read moreLois Curtis - known as "L.C." in a historic disability rights case - has died. She passed away from cancer at her home in November 2022 at age 55.
Read moreThe guardianship of an adult, in which a judge appoints an individual to make choices for a person over 18, is appropriate when the adult lacks capacity. Capacity is a general legal term that refers to a person’s cognitive ability.
Read moreMany caregivers put their needs last, often giving up income to step into a caregiving role. As a result, they may suffer quality of life and financial and health issues.
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