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ABA Family Legal Guide
The Rights of Older Americans
A Right to Control Your Own Affairs
Representative Payees
- I have no income other than my Social Security check. Would a living trust or a power of attorney help me manage my money?
- What is a representative payee?
- What types of income may a representative payee manage?
- How is a representative payee set up?
- How can I be sure a representative will manage my money properly?
- If I regain my ability to control my own finances, may I dismiss a representative payee?
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