When to Get a Social Security Disability Attorney Involved

Applying for Social Security Disability can be stressful, especially when your health is your first priority. Many people run into obstacles and end up confused by the paperwork or unsure where to begin. At Burgess & Christensen, we’ve supported individuals for more than four decades, and our Dedication remains as strong now as it was…

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Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney in Georgia: Choosing the Right Path

At Burgess & Christensen, we have supported families for over four decades, providing compassionate and focused legal guidance. Our team, led by attorney Anjel Burgess, specializes in Social Security Disability and adult guardianship matters. This overview is designed to help you evaluate whether a power of attorney or guardianship offers the best protection for you…

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Is It Harder to Get SSI or SSDI? Key Differences in Approval

Financial pressure can build quickly when a medical condition stops you from working. That first missed paycheck in Georgia (is this here for keyword purposes? If not, I’d rather delete “in Georgia”)often leads to urgent questions about how to keep going. At Burgess & Christensen, we’ve spent over 40 years helping individuals navigate Social Security…

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Benefits of a Special Needs Trust In Georgia

Burgess & Christensen is committed to securing positive outcomes for those facing legal challenges in Social Security Disability and adult guardianship matters. Our team has worked hard to earn the trust of many families across Georgia. Today, we want to discuss how a Special Needs Trust (SNT) can help protect the future of individuals with…

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7 Reasons SSI Claims Get Denied and How to Avoid Them

Being denied Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can feel like hitting a wall, especially when you’re counting on that support to cover basic needs. Unfortunately, many claims are denied every year, often for avoidable reasons. At Burgess & Christensen, we’ve spent more than 40 years helping people work with the Social Security system. We’ve seen the…

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