<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large">On this one, I'm a little confused, and would welcome input and education! </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large">I was of the understanding that SSDI is <b>not </b>a means-tested benefit, such that receipt of an inheritance would have zero effect on ongoing SSDI eligibility. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large">Totally distinct from SSI, which is a means-tested benefit, and receipt of an inheritance certainly could affect eligibility. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large">Is the theory behind the referrals that we should assume that a person who is disabled and on SSDI may <u>also</u> be on SSI, and so the issues should be addressed just in case? </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large">Thanks all,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large">Sarah</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:garamond,serif;font-size:large"><br></div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Sarah O’Farrell McCarthy</font></span></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>(Pronouns: she / her)<br></b></font><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Attorney, Partner | <font color="#000000">Kelly, Arndt & Walker, <font color="#000000">Attorneys at Law, PLLP</font></font><font color="#000000"></font></font><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><font color="#000000"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span><span style="color:black"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><font color="#000000">P.O. 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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Koplin Law, LLC<br>
8512 122nd Ave NE<br>
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Kirkland, WA 98033-5831<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">(206) 960-4500<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>michael <a href="http://westseattleattorney.com" target="_blank">westseattleattorney.com</a><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:04 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com" target="_blank">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Referral for SSDI Atty<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">PC on SSDI has an inheritance coming and wants to avoid losing benefits. Atty takers? He is in Seattle, but location shouldn't matter. Thanks Mike Atkins<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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