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What Evidence Does The Ssa Need To Make A Disability Determination?
Submitted as: David Klain
Claimants must submit sufficient evidence that demonstrates their impairment and the severity of their condition when applying for disability through the Social Security Administration. Medical records, a personal statement, a completed questionnaire about their ability or inability to perform daily living activities, and information about their vocational history are all needed to establish the existence of a medically determinable impairment. Complete, accurate, and timely information can help accelerate the processing of SSI or SSDI claims.(read
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Considering A Reverse Mortgage? Here's What You Should Know
Submitted as: Roger Stelk
Older homeowners should explore the risks and benefits of reverse mortgages before deciding to take loans out against the equity in their homes. While reverse mortgages may help some older homeowners meet their financial goals throughout retirement, these loans aren't always the best solution. A real estate lawyer often helps seniors make informed decisions about reverse mortgages.(read
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Is Settlement Planning Right For You?
Submitted as: Marc Blumenthal
Settlement planning helps Illinois residents who have already received or are expecting to receive a large settlement meet their immediate needs, preserve benefits, and maintain their wealth to take care of future expenses.(read
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Do You Want To Become An Immigrant Investor In The Us?
Submitted as: Bonita Cho
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule regarding changes to the EB-5 Immigration Investor Program that applies to immigrants who want to become U.S. investors. The rule became effective on November 21, 2019.(read
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What Is The Difference Between A Wrongful Death Suit And A Survival Action?
Submitted as: Matthew Sharp
Negligent actions that result in the death of another person are grounds for legal actions. Wrongful death lawsuits focus on the family of the deceased, while survival actions focus on the decedent's suffering.(read
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What's Wrong With Chicago Roads?
Submitted as: Neil B. Strom
Poor road design and maintenance cause dangerous driving conditions that account for more than half of all fatal car accidents in the United States.(read
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Qualifying For Disability Benefits While Working
Submitted as: David Klain
Continuing to work while awaiting a decision on Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits could affect applicants' eligibility. When a disabling condition that keeps them from working strikes, few people have the necessary resources to keep themselves afloat during the application and review processes. Unfortunately, it may take several months or more for the Social Security Administration to make a determination and applicants to begin receiving their disability benefits.(read
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How The Fairness For High-skilled Immigrants Act Could Impact Nursing Shortages In The Us
Submitted as: Ronald Shapiro
A bill that has passed the House of Representatives called the Fairness for High-skilled Immigrants Act could make getting a work visa for nurses more difficult and cause unintended health care shortages in Illinois and across the U.S. This bill, which would eliminate caps per country for worker visas, would cause Indian nationals to be prioritized above other foreign workers. However, few Indian nationals are nurses, meaning that a lifting of the cap on employment-based visas for Indian nationals could lead to fewer foreign nurses coming to the U.S. from other countries. Currently, there are widespread nurse shortages across the nation, and the health care system depends on the ability of hospitals to recruit foreign nurses to fill a portion of the gap.(read
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Category : General
How Your Home May Impact Your Child Custody Case
Submitted as: Roger Stelk
Judges may consider each parent's living accommodations when determining parenting time in Illinois. While considerations may vary depending on the court, judges typically look at the children's ages, genders, and the number of kids when evaluating the parental homes.(read
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Can I Exclude My Spouse From Inheriting My Estate While My Divorce Is Pending?
Submitted as: Marc J. Blumenthal
People in Illinois must take action to exclude their spouses from inheriting their estates if death precedes the finalization of their divorces. Many married people name their spouses as a sole or partial beneficiary of their estates when creating their wills. Only the final divorce or annulment order or a revised will can revoke bequests to the surviving spouse. Surviving spouses who are disinherited will still have the option to renounce the decedent's will and claim a portion of the estate.(read
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