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In each case that follows, you be the judge.23. Social SecurityCarmen Ciciretti filed his application for retirement benefits under the Social Security Act anddied 10 days later. The Social Security Administration, unaware of his death, sent him a check for$677.60. The executor of Ciciretti’s estate returned the check to the Social SecurityAdministration, asking for a check made payable to him as the executor of the estate. TheAdministration sent a check to Ciciretti’s wife in Italy instead. Was the Social SecurityAdministration correct? Why or why not?Guarino v. Celebrezze, 336 F.2d 336 (3rd Circuit).24. Witness SignaturesJoseph Katz signed his will in the presence of two witnesses. The witnesses, however, printedtheir names in the place provided for signature instead of signing. After Katz’s death, the willwas presented for probate, and the witnesses signed an affidavit stating that they did witnessthe will. The question arose as to whether printing the name at the end of the will qualified assignature. How would you decide this case? Explain your answer.Will of Katz, 494 N.Y.S.2d 629 (NY).History LessonFrancesca has worked for 10 years and contributedeach year to social security. She knows she will beeligible to collect benefits when she retires.Francesca is interested in learning more about thehistory of social security and has asked you to help.Connect25. Using a variety of search engines, research thehistory of social security. What situation gaverise to social security, and why does it remainimportant today? Write a two-page paperexplaining your findings.26. Predict Why do you think there is an agerequirement for collecting social security?27. Connect Will an employer pension plan bea factor when you are looking for a job?Why or why not?28. Question When should you make a will?Is writing a will something that you shoulddo even when you are young? Why or whynot?29. Respond What are some advantages ofhaving a will when you die?Chapter 36: Retirement and Wills 789