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SSA

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An abbreviation of the Social Security Administration, the federal agency that administers the Social Security program. … [Read more...]

SPRING

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A fountain. 2. The owner of the soil has the exclusive right to use a spring arising on his grounds. When another has an easement, or right to draw water from such a spring, acquired by grant or prescription, if the spring fails the easement ceases, but if it returns, the right revives. 3. The waters which flow from the spring give rise to a variety of difficulties, the … [Read more...]

SSDI

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Social Security Disability Insurance; A federal insurance program, funded by payroll taxes, managed by the Social Security Administration, is provides monthly monetary payments to people who are unable to work because of a disability. … [Read more...]

SPRINGING DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

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A durable power of attorney that only comes into existence and effect at the time when the maker of the document becomes incapacitated. … [Read more...]

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