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my sister passed away a few months ago i became her childrens payee for benefits, i have been supporting these children for over a year with no help can i use the lump sum benefit payment for the childrens current benefits and then what i spent for the prior years benefits.
State/Country relating to Question: Massachusetts Already Tried: nothing, i feel i should be able to use it for prior benefits,
You can only hold the money in trust and use as ordered. You cannot compensate yourself for current or prior services and expenses without court order.
even if the benefits are from the time frame i was supporting them
You cannot take money for this purpose without a court permitting it or else you could be sued accordingly.
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