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An Instructive Utah Alimony Case

The case law method is one of the primary teaching methods used by law schools in America. Some cases, because…

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Deemed Spouse Social Security Widow’s Benefits

R and B went through a marriage ceremony in 1954. B believed in good faith at the time that she…

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Adopted Adult Child And Social Security Disability Benefits

W and D were husband and wife who raised and supported a foster child, C, since the time she was…

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Social Security Disability Benefits for “Use and Benefit” of Beneficiary

S was committed to a mental institution and became entitled to social security disability insurance benefits in 1964 based on…

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Voidable Marriage and Social Security Widow’s Benefits

R married W in Arkansas in 1948, when he was under eighteen years of age. R and W had two…

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Adoption of Child and Social Security Benefits

C was born on May 2, 1953. Shortly thereafter, C’s mother relinquished custody of C to W and her husband…

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Tax effects of a Quit Claim Deed

In estate planning the question is sometimes asked: Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer my home directly…

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Hollow Shell Corporation and Social Security Earnings

Mrs. Williamson inherited a life estate in a 240 acre farm from her deceased husband. She and her son later…

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Correcting Earnings Record and Social Security Benefits

R was awarded old age social security insurance benefits in August 1958. His benefit amount was $79.50 per month. In…

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Change of Rules in Social Security Benefits Cases

R from filed for old age social security insurance in January 1957. As proof of his age, he produced a…

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