Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Self-Help
When You Retire From Your Own Business: What You Need to Know
(Separate Website)
If you own and operate a business and are younger than full retirement age and you are getting ready to retire, Social Security needs to know whether you will retire completely or whether you still plan to work. If you are at full retirement age or older, you can get all your Social Security benefits whether you retire from your business or not.
By: Social Security Administration
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
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Spanish / Español
Disability Programs (Social Security Online)
(Separate Website)
These web pages describe the different disability programs administered by the social security program including information about how to apply for benefits, how to manage the benefits you are receiving now, the different forms of health insurance that are available and other information.
By: Social Security Administration
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Senior Citizens Handbook
(Separate Website)
This helpful publication explains many services that are available to senior citizens in North Carolina. It also explores issues such as money matters, health care decisions, your legal rights, and planning for the future.
By: Young Lawyers' Division Law and Aging Committee, North Carolina Bar Association
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Your Social Security Number and Card
(Separate Website)
A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government benefits. Many other companies you do business with, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number.
By: Social Security Administration
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Go Direct!
(Separate Website)
By March 1, 2013, everyone getting federal benefits by paper check will need to switch to electronic payments - direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card.
By: U.S. Dept. of Treasury
Can Social Security benefits be garnished by creditors to pay a debt?
(Separate Website)
The last of a series of questions regarding direct deposit of Social Security benefits addresses the issue of direct deposit for social security.
By: Social Security Administration
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Do You Need Legal Help?
(Separate Website)
This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Social Security Benefit Estimator
(Separate Website)
The calculator allows you to estimate your Social Security benefit when you reach the appropriate age.
By: Social Security Administration
Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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