can spouse of disabled own property?

[colgatd]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? INdiana. My son is totally disabled. I have bought him a trailer and lot. I don't want the trailer in my name and can't trust his other relatives. Can I put it in his wife's name? What is the law about a spouse owning property when you're totally disabled in Indiana? And a car - can you own it if it's valued under $1500? Thank you! (By the way, I'm in Alabama so I'm of limited help. I really appreciate anything you can tell me, even if you just direct me to someone else.)

 

[TheGeekess]

Is your son on SSDI, or SSI? If either, www.ssa.gov will give you the website of the Social Security Administration. AFAIK, there is not any kind of spousal income limitations when the disabled spouse is receiving SSDI.

Indiana resources:
http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/2363.htm
http://www.ai.org/fssa/ddrs/6638.htm
http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/in.htm
http://cobweb.ecn.purdue.edu/~agenhtml/ABE/Extension/BNG/IDDR/

I know Bama has a $1500 auto value limit when one applies for food stamps, but I'm not sure about Indiana. The links above should help you, however.

 

[BL]

Disabled on SS can own property , however while it may not directly effect the monetary benefits , it could have effects on medical , FS's and so on .

Why not put/keep it in your name and charge them rent to cover cost ?

 

[truthandhonor]

Just because a person has a disability or long term illness does not mean they are on SSI. There's a difference between SSI and SSDI. SSI is "Supplemental Security Income." It is not Social Security however it is administrated under the Social Security Administration so it's very confusing. SSI is a form of Federalized welfare program as is Medicaid which is only for the most indigent.

SSDI is Social Security Disability Insurance and it is for those who have paid into it with their FICA taxes. A person on SSDI can own anything and can have an unlimited amount of money in the bank because they are not on welfare. Sometimes, a person gets both SSDI and SSI so "buyer" beware. The language is so troublesome, it can ruin the very lives its supposed to help. That's our system for ya.

If he has SSI or in combination with SSDI and is married, the TOTAL THEY can have in cash and material things is only $3,000. Check the SSA (Social Security Administration) to be certain. It may be that someone on SSI can "own" their own home if it is considered exempt. My advise is to encourage him to get off the SSI and make every effort to get back in the groove so he can stand on his feet. Take advantgage of every caree building opportunity there is for disbaled people if need be and above all,
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. The "fam" often treats their disabled members with disdain and/or takes advantage of them. Your son doesn't diserve that. Best wishes.

 

[colgatd]

Thanks so much to all

I guess that's what I need to know. I really appreciate it.