Social Security Disability
Murfreesboro Social Security Disability Lawyers: 615-692-1421
If you have suffered a serious injury or illness that will last more than 12 months, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability. The Social Security Administration is very helpful in assisting you in initially filing your disability claim. You will want to provide the Administration with all of your relevant information including the illness or injury from which you suffer, the names and addresses of your doctors and physicians who are treating you, and the problems and symptoms that your illness or injury causes for you. Unfortunately, many Social Security claims are initially denied.
- If your claim is initially denied please do not worry, it is not unusual for a claim to be denied at both the initial application and the reconsideration level. Our law firm can help you appeal the denial and assist you in preparing your case for your hearing before an administrative law judge.
- Many people worry about what it will cost for a lawyer. At Kidwell, South & Beasley, your initial consultation will be free, and you will pay nothing unless we obtain benefits for you.
- The Social Security Administration will obtain your medical records at the initial application; therefore, it is important for you to give them the names and addresses of all of your physicians, doctors and nurse practitioners. At Kidwell, South & Beasley, your attorney will help you obtain reports and statements from your doctors as to what you can still functionally do with your severe impairments, illnesses and injuries.
- Kidwell, South & Beasley has helped persons with depression, anxiety, severe back problems, fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, amputation, diabetes, heart problems, and many other illnesses that can be severely incapacitating. Many times severe pain is the most important factor in the ultimate finding of disability.
- Social Security disability is not a handout. If you worked and paid into the Social Security system, you are qualified for disability benefits if you can no longer work. We can help answer your questions as to whether or not you are qualified for disability and what types of proof will be necessary to prove your Social Security disability case.
- Kidwell, South & Beasley also represents persons who are not qualified for regular Social Security disability because they do not have a sufficient work record; however, they are still disabled and need Supplemental Security Income. We can explain to you the difference and how to go about obtaining the financial help you need.
Tennessee Elder Law Attorneys: 615-692-1421
Elder law in Tennessee is a vast area of the law and people often find they need answers as they grow older or are dealing with aging parents and relatives. At Kidwell, South & Beasley, our experienced attorneys can talk with you and search for solutions that fit your individual needs and the needs of your family. Often, proper estate planning can solve many of the problems that arise as we get older. Simple documents such as a durable power of attorney, simple will, an advance directive for health care, and an advance directive for end-of-life issues (living will) can help alleviate the stress and difficulties that old age often presents.
- Durable power of attorney is a simple, yet very important, document that allows someone you trust to handle your business and economic affairs such as banking, paying bills, collecting rents, etc., when you are temporarily or permanently unavailable or incapacitated. Often people become incapacitated without a power of attorney and the spouse, business partner, parent or child must proceed through a conservatorship proceeding in order to complete the disabled person's business. At Kidwell, South & Beasley we often represent individuals in conservatorship proceedings; however, a simple durable power of attorney while a person is competent can save the family time, worry, added stress and expense during an already difficult time.
- If your estate is less than approximately one million dollars, a simple will can often make your wishes known at the time of your death and make sure that your assets go to those persons you choose. Most people mistakenly believe that probate costs make probating a will prohibitive, yet the alternative is often more costly as children and heirs begin to argue and contest what each should receive. Even if the heirs agree as to what should be done, they still have to go to court to resolve legal title and other issues.
- Advanced directives as to health care and end of life issues allow a person to make decisions regarding their health care before they become unable to make those decisions and they allow a person to choose who will make health care decisions for them if necessary. We often encourage people to discuss this matter with their primary care physician or hospital and often those entities have appropriate forms which can be obtained and executed at no cost to the person making the advance directive.
- Conservatorships are often necessary for elderly or severely injured and incompetent individuals; however, children who are mentally or physically incompetent often also need a conservatorship when they reach the age of 18. Parents often do not realize that once a child turns 18 the parent can no longer make health care decisions for the child and cannot even prevent the child from marrying or moving away from the home. If the child is mentally or physically incompetent, the parent may need to remove a child's rights from the child so that the child can be protected from persons who do not have the child's best interests at heart.
Kidwell, South & Beasley: Serving Middle Tennessee for 40 Years
There are many legal issues that can seem complex — especially when they involve issues like disability or incapacity. Our attorneys are here to help you find solutions. Contact us for a consultation.
