Ask Larry

Can I Get Some Of My Deceased Ex's Social Security?

Can I get some of my ex's social security since he has passed away ??

Hi. Maybe. You need to have been married for at least 10 years, and you need to be at least age 60 or at least age 50 and disabled. You also need to be unmarried unless your current marriage occurred after you turned age 60. And, if you're drawing your own Social Security benefits you can only qualify for survivor benefits if your survivor rate is higher than your own benefit rate.

You may want to consider using our software (https://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/purchase) to fully analyze all of your options so that you can determine your best strategy for maximizing your benefits.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Aug 8 2022 - 1:17pm
MaxiFi software running on a laptop
Get What's Yours!
Discover tens of thousands in extra retirement dollars with Maximize My Social Security software!
  • Find your maximized strategy
  • Unlimited what-ifs
  • Step-by-Step filing instructions
  • Our software's lifetime-benefit increase for an illustrative couple earning $65K each and planning to take retirement benefits at 62.

    Results will differ based on your specific case and filing strategy.

Getting Started is Easy
Web-based software. Works on ALL browsers. No download.