QUESTION
how do i get my daughters ssi saved for her
Asked on Nov 17th, 2014 on Social Security Disability - New Jersey
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My daughter receives ssi for her Autism. My wife was recently awarded disability benefits of her own then left me. She now uses my daughters money to pay rent etc... Is there anything I can do to see to it that my daughters money is not used and put away for her and the future.My daughter is 13. Also am I entitled to half my wifes benefits if we are married when she was awarded it. Seperated right now. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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You could request to become your daughter's represntative payee through Social Security. You can then take the money and keep it in a Special Needs account for your daughter's use at a later time.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2014 at 1:20 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship