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Early this year the Social Security Administration published the final rules in the “Federal Register” which revised the rules of how medical evidence is evaluated in obesity-related disability claims. These evaluations come 18 years after the SSA removed obesity from its Listing of Impairments in 1999. Today the SSA will consider obesity under the impairment…

If you have a medical condition that prevents you from working you may be entitled to Social Security disability insurance. Individuals who have a disability and meet certain medical criteria may qualify for Social Security disability insurance. Applying and getting approved for disability is a complicated process that requires a great deal of evidence, attention…

82 years ago this month, the Social Security Act was signed by President Roosevelt to help people meet their basic needs during vulnerable times in their lives when they cannot provide for themselves. But social security disability benefits aren’t only for those who are injured or disabled, family members are eligible as well. The family…

After a loved one has passed away, the grief alone for a family is overwhelming. Adding legal and property issues on top of that grief can be very stressful for many families—which is why it is important to connect with an estate planning lawyer in Anaheim to create a legitimate will. Without a proper estate…

With all the paperwork involved in planning your estate, it’s easy to make mistakes. It’s even easier to put estate planning off. But if you’re willing to spend the time, it’s not too difficult to nail down the basics. We’ll cover the most important estate planning documents you’ll need to ensure your wishes are carried…

May is Mental Health Awareness month and as such it’s important to recognize that the Social Security Administration provides disability benefits to people who suffer from select mental disorders. Conditions that qualify for Social Security disability insurance are often (and mistakenly) thought of in strict physical terms. However, severe mental disorders often prevent people from…

In every state, employers are required to provide their employees a reasonably safe and healthy work environment. Sometimes employers do not fulfill this duty, and employees are injured on the job. And on occasion, employees can still be injured even when every effort has been made to make the workplace safe. These injuries may include…

No one wants to think about his or her own passing, let alone what will happen to the people they love when they are gone. However, for this very reason it’s important to have a plan in place for when you’re gone so those that you love are well taken care of. This is called…

As an employee you are entitled to certain rights under the law. It’s easy to assume that your employer knows and understands employment law, but employers regularly violate the law with or without their own knowledge. Regardless of whether or not you think your employer is intentionally taking advantage of you, it’s important to know…

Estate planning is a necessary part of financial security. You want your family to be financially stable when you pass and you certainly want your assets to go to the right people. This is why estate planning exists, particularly trusts. A trust is a financial arrangement that allows a trustee to hold assets for a…