As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and trust in Goss & Fentress. We truly appreciate having you as part of our community! Just a friendly reminder: our offices will be closed from December 22nd to December 26th to celebrate the holidays. […]
On February 27, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced plans to reduce its workforce and office locations. These cuts will eliminate the field offices and SSA representatives that disabled and retired citizens depend on for assistance. Those who remain will be reassigned to new job roles within the agency. Some of these moves may be […]
From the Washington Post’s comment section where there is still some value: Protect your identity by putting a security freeze on your credit files at Transunion, Experion and Equifax. Go to My Social Security and sign up online if you haven’t yet. Save emails you receive while doing so. Next, print your benefit statement (SS Statement), […]
Goss & Fentress extends well wishes and solidarity to our community members observing Eid al-Fitr. We hope this year’s celebration fills you and your families with abundant happiness and spiritual rejuvenation. Eid Mubarak!
Here at Goss and Fentress, we are delighted to service many clients all throughout North Carolina! In their interest, we thought it important to share a recent WRAL article about the Medicaid expansion in North Carolina that goes into effect on December 1, 2023. From With Medicaid set to expand, here’s what you need to […]
Goss and Fentress is excited to announce our law firm has contracted with Eggleston Services for our document shredding needs. Eggleston is an organization that provides services and experiences to people with disabilities, including residential, day-support, and supported employment programs. This important work has been growing and evolving from an idea had by loving, caring […]
Applying for Social Security benefits, especially recently, has become a maze without many clues or guiding signs. Many clients describe the experience as “going in blind” before they have representation and someone to light their way.
To inhibit the spread of the Coronavirus, Social Security has ceased providing services to walk-in visitors in their offices across the country. They have instead committed to delivering ongoing benefits and critical services via online, telephone, and mail. According to their official website, people can satisfy most of their Social Security needs more conveniently online. Social Security’s website allows you to apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits, check on application and appeal statuses, and more from any device. However, if you cannot take advantage of their online services, they are prepared to solve […]
In 2010, The Plain Writing Act was passed, which requires all federal agencies to communicate with the public in a clear and simple manner. Many federal agencies tend to create their own professional jargon, acronyms, abbreviations, and procedures for communication. Their manner of communication is not always clear to those outside of those agencies. Each […]
As the 2020 Presidential race approaches the polls, here is what you need to know to ensure that your vote is cast. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2020. If you plan on voting in the upcoming presidential election you will need to register by that date. If you register after […]