# Bonus Check to Lease
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640
**Category:** Law & Legal
**Created:** [December 2, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640 "2019-12-02T21:09:13Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@Debby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debby)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640/1 "2019-12-02T21:09:13Z")
Had an offer to lease some mineral rights. These rights were inherited from a trust. Can someone tell how it would affect my SSDI monthly payments once I receive the bonus check? I cannot afford to have the monthly checks altered by bonus payment as I will not be eligible for SSI for another 3 year period. If someone might know I would appreciate any help. Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640/2 "2019-12-03T17:31:44Z")
Debby: SSI and SSDI both provide disability payments but SSI is a “needs-based” benefit that has income and asset limits. SSDI is a benefit that is based on work credits. Therefore, you could hit the lottery and still be eligible for SSDI.
If you are on SSI, do the following:
The trust should be reviewed. Depending upon how it was set up it may provide asset protection and also prevent disqualification from SSI, Medicaid, or other needs-based programs.
If you are on SSI and receive a substantial payment, you should consider a spend-down.
For impact of unearned income on SSI benefits see here: [Social Security Website](https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm)
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### Author:  [@Debby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debby)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640/3 "2019-12-03T20:09:52Z")
I will be getting the probated will, certificate and inventory listing, etc. I will then be working on dissolving the trust. Simplified copy. Then the affidavit of heirship, etc.
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### Author:  [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640/4 "2025-01-11T19:28:56Z")