QUESTION
Will my inheritance affect my social security payments?
Asked on Nov 05th, 2015 on Estate Planning - Pennsylvania
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Hi. I recently started on Social Security at age 64. Since then, my cousin passed away and left me part of his estate valued at $52,000.00. Will this affect the monthly social security payments I receive moving forward? Thank you.
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You can call the SS office without giving your name and ask the question or call a social security disability lawyer and ask. My recollection is that if it is just SSI, your receipt of an inheritance is okay but if it is SSD (disability), the inheritance will need to be reported.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2015 at 3:47 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900