I’m 70 on SS (was on SSDI) and my ex is 60 on WC for over a year. I believe he’s applying for SSDI. I know I have to wait until he’s 62 but what if he receives SSDI? He stopped paying alimony over 2 years ago and I’m struggling. I only receive $1600 per month. Thank you

Hi Dr. Ed. Thank you so much for the help you give to everyone. I’m confused. I was on disability from 2014 until today. Today I was transferred to FRA. My ex was 62 two years old ago. Should i have been looking into IEDS at that time?

Is anyone familiar with applying for adult disability for a child who has been receiving disability since he was 6 months old? I have paperwork sent to me by SSA as my grandson will be turning 18 in September. My questions are - #1 he is still in high school until May 2027 and on a 504 plan and #2 he has been receiving disability since he was 6 months old for a physical disability. Since they reevaluate every 3 years, wouldn't SS have up to date medical records? Also, my grandson receives survivor benefits as his father died and that has already been approved to continue until graduation.

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A thread about acting on behalf of the dead. My Aunt and Uncle died within a few months of each other in late 2025 and early 26. I learned that if a surviving spouse does not call in to get the modest death benefit, and passes away, the funds do not go to the estate of the couple. Small amount of money, but that was interesting to learn. TIP: If your married older family members are both frail and one dies, don't relax and take your time. Act swiftly to help claim that benefit. But there was also another complication... I need to file taxes for them for last year. I have his Social Security 1099 form, but not hers. I am the trustee for their California revocable Trust, so I have to settle everything. I don't have her account password info to log in and get the dollar amount for her for 2025, and I don't have her phone anymore which has made logging into ANY accounts problematic. How do I proceed?