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Families in Indiana who have a loved one with mental or physical disabilities are concerned about their future. If their loved one needs protection, it is important to know the options to protect them. Adult guardianships can be useful Adult guardianships are often used to protect people who are legally incapacitated due to illness, injury or chronic condition. If, for…
According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 8 million people received Social Security Disability benefits in 2022. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. Considering the substantial difference in those two numbers, we can safely deduce that most disabled people either do not receive Social Security Disability…
You applied for Social Security Disability benefits weeks ago only to finally receive a letter from the Social Security Administration stating your application was denied. This is incredibly frustrating. After all, you know you have a medical condition that makes it impossible to work. Still, an initial denial is not the end of the road. You have the opportunity to…
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can provide much-needed income to Indiana residents who are no longer able to work for a living due to an injury. Indiana’s workers’ compensation system can do something similar. If you are permanently disabled because of a work-related injury, you may be able to collect benefits from both programs. However, your total amount of benefits will…
If one of your loved ones has become unable to manage their own affairs, due to illness, injury or some other condition, it may be time for you to become their legal guardian in order to protect them. This can be a profound act of love, but it’s also a difficult position to put yourself in. Fortunately, Indiana’s state government…
Parents of disabled children or those with severe autism worry about their children’s futures. And, these fears do not go away as they age, even if they become an independent adult. It is a parent’s job to always worry. However, it is also a parent’s job to plan for their child’s future, and this is where the Law Office of…
Most of us need our jobs, especially in today’s uncertain economic times. Having to take time off from work because of an injury can seriously disrupt your life and cause you incredible stress or worry about how you will pay bills or take care of your family. When should I apply? Your employer might offer short-term or long-term disability plans.…
Indiana residents who are suffering from a disability and are unable to work may require Social Security disability benefits to support themselves financially. However, getting approved for disability benefits is not an easy process. The Social Security Administration will carefully review applications and determine whether the applicant meets the necessary criteria to receive benefits. Many qualified applicants make mistakes on…
Under typical circumstances, when a person reaches the age of 18, they are considered free in the eyes of the law, in Indiana and across the United States. This applies whether the person has disabilities or not and the person has all of the rights and responsibilities that come with no longer being a minor. However, this would not be…
Most of us in Indianapolis feel a sense of loss if we are injured or made seriously ill and can no longer work. Some people in such situations pursue Social Security Disability benefits, but once they begin to recover, they may want to return to work. However, by doing so, they may put themselves in danger of becoming ineligible for…