Witness Letters – for Social Security Disability Claimants What is a witness letter and why do I need one for my Social Security Disability case? A witness letter is a letter written by someone who knows you and has seen the struggles caused by your disability. The letter may describe your struggles, recount specific examples,
Can I reopen my Social Security Disability Case? If your Social Security Disability case has been denied, the next step is usually to appeal that decision. However, what if you have missed your deadline to appeal and the decision on your case is clearly incorrect? Generally, if you have missed your deadline to appeal, your
What is an Estate Plan? Estate Plan: a comprehensive approach to ensuring that your financial goals and medical preferences are respected during your lifetime, and that your property is distributed according to your instructions at the time of your death. Why do I need one? DURING YOUR LIFE: an estate plan provides management for your assets, and instructions
Real Estate Matters: TAX DEED PROPERTY: If you are considering purchasing a tax delinquent property through the Commissioner of State Land’s auction or website, we can answer your questions. QUITCLAIM DEED: Quit-claim deeds are often used in Arkansas to transfer real estate from one person to another. BENEFICIARY DEED: Beneficiary deeds allow you to pass your
Your Cabot, AR Attorney for Social Security Disability. Social Security Disability Claims FREE CASE EVALUATION: If you have been denied for Social Security Disability, we may be able to help. Take advantage of this free case evaluation. QUALIFY: Learn about the steps that SSA considers to determine whether you qualify for benefits. DISABILITY FORMS: Our Forms and Memos
What is “Owner Financing?” Owner financing, also called seller financing, occurs when a property buyer borrows the purchase price directly from the property seller. With owner financing, the buyer and seller come to an agreement on the purchase price of the home and the terms of the loan. The home buyer will borrow the purchase
FIVE Steps to Your Social Security Disability Determination 1. STEP ONE: Are you performing substantial gainful activity (working)? What does “substantial gainful activity” (SGA) mean? This means that you have worked and earned money during the time prior to your disability. Substantial: Work that requires significant physical or mental activities. Gainful: work that you do
How to Remove Ex-Spouse’s Name from the Title of Your House You were awarded the house in your divorce, and now you need to sell it. However, you have a problem. Your ex-spouse’s name is on the title, and it must be removed before you can sell the house. Now what? This is a very
Deadline to Appeal If your Social Security Disability (“SSD”) claim was denied and you miss the 60 day deadline to appeal, you have to start all over with the application process. If you had a good reason for missing the deadline (ie: you were in a coma when the deadline passed), then the Social Security
Social Security Disability Representatives If you are disabled, you may be suffering from pain or fatigue and jumping through Social Security Disability (“SSD”) hoops just isn’t going to work for you. Because the process of acquiring SSD benefits is often drawn-out, complicated, and frustrating, the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) allows you to appoint a Social Security