WASHINGTON -- Although most people who receive and manage Social Security benefits on behalf of other individuals perform their duties well, the Social Security Administration's "representative payee" ...

During the committee’s deliberations several questions came up about guardianships, court-appointed guardianships, guardianship fees and representative payees. This appendix presents the committee’s ...

It's no secret that scammers target older adults, which is one reason the Social Security Administration (SSA) has safeguards to protect beneficiaries. However, those guardrails come at a cost for ...