We specialize in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and helping people obtain their Social Security Benefits when their claim is denied. Social Security Law involves helping people obtain their Social Security Disability benefits when their claim is denied. Social Security claims may be for Disability (SSDI), adult or child Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Widows or Widowers benefits and/or a Disabled Adult Children (DAC) benefits.
We take denied claims that are before the Social Security Administration or the Federal Courts. One of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in a nursing home. Going into a nursing home means a great loss of personal freedom, but also has tremendous financial cost. Nursing homes cost between $35,000 and $150,000 a year, depending on location and level of care.
Most people end up paying for nursing home care out of their savings, at least until the savings run out. Then, Medicaid will pick up the cost. Some of the advantages of paying for care yourself is that you are more likely to get into a higher quality facility and it eliminates or postpones dealing with your state's welfare bureaucracy an often demeaning and time consuming process.
We take denied claims that are before the Social Security Administration or the Federal Courts. One of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in a nursing home. Going into a nursing home means a great loss of personal freedom, but also has tremendous financial cost. Nursing homes cost between $35,000 and $150,000 a year, depending on location and level of care.
Most people end up paying for nursing home care out of their savings, at least until the savings run out. Then, Medicaid will pick up the cost. Some of the advantages of paying for care yourself is that you are more likely to get into a higher quality facility and it eliminates or postpones dealing with your state's welfare bureaucracy an often demeaning and time consuming process.
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We are dedicated to providing the highest quality service possible and love hearing that our clients have been pleased with our work.
When I met Ryan Belcher, I was in tears over the frustration of SSI paperwork and rejection.
He reviewed my case and gave me complete peace of mind when he took over.
He kept me up to date on all correspondence with SSI and compiled my medical history from all my doctors.
He walked me through the process and helped me prepare for my court date.
Thanks to Ryan Belcher I was able to prove my disabilities and I won my case.
When I met Ryan Belcher, I was in tears over the frustration of SSI paperwork and rejection.
He reviewed my case and gave me complete peace of mind when he took over.
He kept me up to date on all correspondence with SSI and compiled my medical history from all my doctors.
He walked me through the process and helped me prepare for my court date.
Thanks to Ryan Belcher I was able to prove my disabilities and I won my case.
Elder law is an area of law that not only includes estate planning, but also covers all aspects of planning for aging, illness and incapacity.
At McGinty, Belcher & Hamilton, our Elder law attorneys are particularly sensitive to the legal issues affecting our elder clients and their unique needs, including those related to competence and aging.
We understand our client's needs that go beyond basic legal services and are here to counsel, educate, and advocate for our clients.
For example, one of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in a nursing home.
At McGinty, Belcher & Hamilton, our Elder law attorneys are particularly sensitive to the legal issues affecting our elder clients and their unique needs, including those related to competence and aging.
We understand our client's needs that go beyond basic legal services and are here to counsel, educate, and advocate for our clients.
For example, one of the greatest fears of older Americans is that they may end up in a nursing home.
If a person has planned ahead and prepared a Durable Power of Attorney (a Power of Attorney that is still valid if the person becomes incapacitated), and an Advanced Directive for Health Care, then, the person given the Power of Attorney should be able to step in and take over the affairs of the incapacitated person without the need for a Guardian or Conservator.
Once a person has become incapacitated, however, they cannot legally make a Power of Attorney or sign an Advance Directive.
Appointment of a Guardian or Conservator is likely the only option available if the person has not planned ahead.
Once a person has become incapacitated, however, they cannot legally make a Power of Attorney or sign an Advance Directive.
Appointment of a Guardian or Conservator is likely the only option available if the person has not planned ahead.
Judges always ask about daily activities.
They ask "How do you spend a usual day".
They use your description to figure out whether or not your daily activities are consistent with the symptoms and limitations you've described regarding your social security disability case.
Find out more in this video about how to describe your daily activities at your social security hearing.
If you think you have a social security disability case and would like to speak to one of our social security attorneys or certified claimant representatives, give us a call today TOLL FREE: (800) 542-4320 or (503) 371-9636.
They ask "How do you spend a usual day".
They use your description to figure out whether or not your daily activities are consistent with the symptoms and limitations you've described regarding your social security disability case.
Find out more in this video about how to describe your daily activities at your social security hearing.
If you think you have a social security disability case and would like to speak to one of our social security attorneys or certified claimant representatives, give us a call today TOLL FREE: (800) 542-4320 or (503) 371-9636.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities.
A National Hospice organization that provides free resources and information to help people make decisions about end of life care.
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities.
While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.
A National Hospice organization that provides free resources and information to help people make decisions about end of life care.
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities.
While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.
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