Does it matter. It was 1937.
It doesn't. Death benefits of $255 in a lump sum from Social Security are paid only to a spouse or a parent.
Social Security Disability is treated the same as Social Security old age benefits for income tax purposes. When you receive a lump sum payment for previous years, you have two options: 1) Treat the entire amount as income in the year you received it. In other words, treat the whole amount as a 2008 payment. 2) Use the special Lump Sum method for SS payments. See "Lump Sum Election" on page 11 of Publication 915: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p915.pdf
Social Security doesn't pay for cremation or burial. A surviving spouse or minor children may be eligible for a one-time lump sum death benefit of $255 that can be used toward the expense of cremation, but may not cover the entire cost.
No. Social Security benefits and/or public assistance benefits of any type are exempt from creditor garnishment.
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The retroactive child benefit amount, yes. But, you should also have filed a motion to modify. If you didn't, you still can on future payments, and arrears. see links
To get a lump sum payout typically involves foregoing monthly installment payments in lieu of a one time lump sum. Many people who win the lottery prefer to have a lump sum taken instead of monthly checks. Although it should be noted the lump sum is less money than if you were to add up all monthly payments, in the long run.
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There are a few companies that offer lump sum payments for structured settlements. Peach Tree and Settle 4 Cash are two examples of companies that try to get a lump sum.
The advantage of a person paying with a lump sum is that it will affect the interest that a person will pay on the money they have borrowed. Paying a lump sum will also help a person because a person will pay less on their interest and mortgage.