Kentucky Social Security Legal Questions

The question is "how much are you netting from the settlement?" You should discuss this with your PI attorney.  if the amount is large, then you may wish to consider a Special Needs trust.  This shelters your money, but if there is money still in the trust when you die, the State may be able to sieze the funds. If the amount is small, then if the funds are paid to you early in the month, then you may be able to spend them down fast enough to preserve your SSI and Medicaid. These are issues that a good PI attorney can address with you.  My guess is that Mediaid may have paid some or all of your bills for the accident, so your attorney is already dealing with the Medicaid statutory lien.  This is all part and parcel of the same "can of worms," Make an appointment to meet with your PI attorney and do not sign the final settlement papers until these issues are resolved.... Read More

Yes that is true.  If your friend owes any state or federal debts (child support, taxes, student loans, etc) he will not likely find any representation.  That is because the government will basically take money out of the representative's pocket to pay off those personal debts of your friend. Fair or not this is the way it is; the government demands that your friend pay off his debts first otherwise he will find it very difficult or impossible to find help on his SSA claim.... Read More