I have a question on dependent benefits. My daughter passed away in 2020 she had 2 daughters age 16 ant 17 at the time of her passing. They live with my ex-son in law. I told him to call SS and file for dependent benefits for my granddaughters. He never went to SS to file until Dec of 2021. My oldest granddaughter is now 18 and the other is 17. SS said they can only go back 6 months from the day the claim was filled. Does the 6 month also apply for a dependent child claim?

My husband and I reconciled right before he got sick and passed away. I had sole custody of grandchild and adopted him after my husband passed away. Even when we weren't living together he helped support our grandson. But at the time of my husband's death we had been living together for 2 months. Is my grandson eligible for survivor benefits?

My client has 3 children. Her oldest will turn 18 in less than 3 yrs so we're trying to figure out how much the 2 younger children will get when that time comes. Getting anything in writing from SSA is challenging. Can you help us? I'm trying to do a home loan for this widow and her family.

If I marrying wife and she has a minor child can I receive more money and which account does it goes in hers or mines and if hers can it be move.

Hi Larry,
I am almost 60 (12/25/61) as of this writing with A 10 year old child and a 12 year old adopted child.
I still earn 100000/yr from work however I contribute the max to 401k. I wanted to claim SS at 62 for the children.
Do I have to claim for myself also or can I claim just for them?
I will continue at my job for at least 5 years after turning 62.
I know that SS will be reduced because of my income.
When or how do I receive the benefits that were reduced because of work?

Both my children receive survivor benefits from their father who passed earlier this year. They are the only 2 survivors to receive his benefits . My question is This… When my daughter turns 18 what will happen to her portion of the benefits? Will the funds be redistributed to my son?

Thank you

Can my adopted daughter dfaw off me and my husband's said

My husband passed away in 2015. I have three children, 10, 12, and soon to be 18. They currently receive $1189/each. After my son turns 18 and is ineligible to receive benefits, will his portion be distributed between the two younger ones?

Hello. I have two dependents who receive survivor social security benefits. The oldest has reached 18 and graduated from high school. Will the younger child benefits increase?

I just received approval for SSDI and wondering if I can get my 10 year old daughter child benefits. I am not married to her mother and we have separate homes but have shared custody of her and get along well. The child benefits would come in handy after my stroke as my income has taken a dramatic fall.

Thanks for your help
Steve