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<p>She had been using social security checks addressed to my brother and me for herself (I received about 6 checks of 1500 each and my brother still receives checks which mom uses</p>
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<p>Skipping ahead to advise you that you can call the SSA and they will audit her. When she applied for SS for you and your brother she was appointed representative payee. If she can't prove she spent the money on you and your brother then she has to repay. Just the threat of an audit will probably get her to cough up tuition and expenses for you. </p>
<p>They watch representative payees like hawks--she has to fill out an annual report on how she spent the money and if she's lied then it's a slam dunk.</p>