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What are the things that Social Security won’t consider in my SSI or Social Security Disability Claim?

by The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Apr 15, 2021 | Blog, Social Security Disability

In looking at your ability to work SSA will not consider the following. (1) Your inability to get work; (2) Lack of work in your local area; (3) The hiring practices of employers; (4) Technological changes in the industry in which you have worked; (5) Cyclical...

Pet trusts provide animal owners a peace of mind

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Dec 4, 2018 |

Setting up an estate plan for when you die can be extremely beneficial to the surviving members of your family. However, there might be an important family member you are forgetting. Animal owners often fail to consider, what happens to Fido when something happens to...

Should you set up a trust for your family?

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Oct 22, 2018 |

Making sure your family is taken care of even after you no longer can might be one of your top priorities. You've already begun estate planning and it is well thought out, but have you considered creating a trust yet? Some people think trusts are only for the...

Qualifying and applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Sep 21, 2018 |

When you suffer from a disability, working may prove a significant challenge. Establishing a sufficient income when you cannot walk, see or even speak may not be a possibility for you. Luckily, multiple government programs have the authority to help you by providing...

Protecting your wealth later in life

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Jul 24, 2018 |

You have spent most of your life working diligently, investing in your property and making memories with your loved ones. When it comes time for you or your spouse to enter a nursing home, you might worry what will happen to your assets. Your hard-earned assets...

Is it time to downsize?

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Jun 22, 2018 |

As you grow older, having a large house may become more of a hassle than a benefit. When you were younger, having a big house was great as you raised your kids. But now, it might be too much. Owning a home might not be as enjoyable as it once was.If you feel this way,...

Ailments that qualify for SSDI benefits

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Jun 7, 2018 |

The pain is close to unbearable. Your back continues to ache even after three surgeries. You’ve had one knee replaced and the other will likely get the same treatment soon. And both hips have been replaced. The result: You are unable to work.Such ailments that...

The importance of retirement planning

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | May 7, 2018 | Blog

Retirement isn’t what it used to be. With longer life expectancies, energy-filled senior citizens along with important medical advances, people today must take different approaches to retirement planning. And, of course, they will need enough money to last until...

Talking to aging parents about housing options

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Apr 9, 2018 | Blog

You and your siblings have dreaded this conversation for months, but now it's time to approach what may be a difficult and perhaps unpleasant discussion with your aging parents. You have concerns about their ability to take care of themselves and live independently....

Nursing home pointers: What to look for in finding the right one

On Behalf of The Law Office of William C. Wombacher | Feb 6, 2018 | Elder Law

Many adult children and their parents avoid discussing when it may be time for the parents to move to a nursing home. Their house had been home for decades, and it may be hard to let go of the memories inside. But things have changed. Your parents are older and not as...