Follow Up Question to Is it illegal to withhold money for religious reasons?

Question

My reason for wanting my own money is/was to buy An XMAS gift. My sister, who is a Jehovah's Witness denied me my right to buy myself an XMAS gift because of her non holiday celebrating beliefs. And I feel that isn't right. Is what she is doing illegal? She has the right to deny me money bur for her religious beliefs? I would think that wouldn't be legal but I am not sure.

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I have a payee because I am untrustworthy with large amounts of money. When I first got on SS...... my mother was put in charge of receiving my payments. My mother is now deceased and my sister took over the payee role.

I have a payee because I am untrustworthy with large amounts of money. When I first got on SS...... my mother was put in charge of receiving my payments. My mother is now deceased and my sister took over the payee role. I have to pay my fair share of the bills which I Do, and then there is a sum left over where my sister issues me 40 USD A week for my entertainment purposes. and there is always extra left over that she is forced to give me becuase if I have over 2000 USD in my checking account at once, my payments get cut off. So some times, the extra goes temporarily into her checking account to keep mine under 2000

Answer 1

There seems little evidence that the payee is motivated by her own religious sensibilities.

By contrast, it seems secular and prudent to be skeptical of the notion of 'buying oneself a gift' when one has a pattern of financial irresponsibility. It would seem that the payee would have little difficulty persuading any oversight agency that she was acting in the best interests of the account holder.

What seems more troubling is the nature of the arrangement to allow the questioner to continue to qualify for his assistance. The questioner should perhaps discuss with the payee how he (and she) can most effectively adhere to government regulations concerning qualifying for the assistance received.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20031208a/article_01.htm

Answer 2

Sue her for it in the worst case scenario. Under my understanding it's YOUR money. She is the payee of your money. If she does not allow you to have your money she has essentially stolen from you and that is called theft. I don't care if you wanted your money to buy a buddah wearing a stocking hat and a star of david necklace. Her religious beliefs have nothing to do with it. Tell her you demand YOUR money or you will take her to COURT for it.

Edit: It sounds to me you need a new guardian because your sister is taking advantage of you. Putting your money in her account is seriously bogus. I think you need a non-family member to become your guardian/payee of your SS checks. My wife currently handles all the money we make. But if I wished to get an X-mas gift I'm sure she wouldn't attempt to stop me, and she doesn't have her own account which I do not have access to. I hate to say it but you need to do the following: Either A) Get a non-family member to help handle your money (I'm sure there's many a social service in the area that can help you with getting a non-family member to be your payee) or B) Learn to handle your money. You seem to be a smart person capable of learning to manage your finances. Take some classes! I'm sure there's some to be had by a social service in your area. What she is doing is just down right wrong. Since she is religious maybe point her nose in the bible where it talks about stealing from the poor and defenseless and what G-d thinks about that. Might change her tune real quick.

Answer 3

As the payee she has the right to recieve the money, and pay it out. She is probably also your guardian, to some extent. If so, she can deny you money for anything that is not needed. She has to give you money for-or pay for you-things like: rent, electric bills, food, clothing, etc. Video games are never needed, so you may never get one. Your sister can not impose her beliefs upon you, but she can refrain from doing anything frivolous with the money. You can try to take her to court, but-since she won't pay for your attorney to sue her-you will have to get a pro bono legal aid attorney, and they are never much good. So, you will lose the suit, and make your sis more determined to act against your wishes. Wait awhile, and buy yourself something when it is not Christmas. Grow up.

Answer 4

If she is the asigned care taker it is Her choice how it is handled. If you have a problem with it, try to get another caretaker. She has the burden of taking care of you, she also has the Right to decide what's best.

Answer 5

This looks like a private family matter, and the government isn't likely going to get involved in it.

Answer 6

Witholding money for religious purposes is illegal because money must circulate.

Answer 7

Its illegal. I would record her stating she is withholding the money for religious reasons.

Answer 8

tell it to the irs