My Husband passed May 12th 2020 at 67 - his birthday. He was getting $1774, less $144.= $1630. I am getting $679. The agent said I will recieve $922 of my husband's benefits PLus my $679. Totaling $1601. My Rent is Still $1600. That's $1 for Food, Etc. What happens to the balance of my husband's benefits ❓
Hi,
I'm sorry for your loss.
My former spouse died at the age of 36 in 1995. I was 37, and cared for our two children, who were 10 and 7 at the time of his death. I applied for survivors benefits and advised I would receive three separate checks for each of us. When the following month came, I only received two checks, one for each of the children individually. I called the office to inquire about it and was then told I didn't qualify for widows benefits. I didn't apply for widows benefits, I applied for survivors benefits, which they had that information.
What happens if your spouse died so young (22) that it would be impossible to be married for ten years?
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I started taking my Soc Sec at age 64. Now at age 70, I wonder if I am eligible to claim divorced survivor benefits from my former husband who recently passed away. His earning were greater than mine, and we were married for 26yrs. Thanks!
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Hi Larry,
Last year when I turned 66, I did a file and suspend on my benefit to claim 1/2 of my current spouse's Social Security which was very minimal. My current spouse passed away and I was switched to survivor benefit on his record which was a very small amount. Social Security asked me if I had been previously married for longer than 10 years.
If and when I pass away will my wife be able to collect my social security check which is much greater then hers
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Dear Larry: you've been helpful before..just one more question..I've been receiving my partner s full social security from the home he's been in for the past 4 years ( he's just passed), I am age 57 and on disability ( SSI R), do I continue getting the whole check are 71 percent but can I still collect my SSI ( 950.00). My partners check was 2000.00?. Some say because I was already getting the full amount I get to keep it, but I just don't know..please help.. thank you kind sir!
Hi,
I'm sorry for your loss.
My husband recently passed away. We were separated am I entitled to is Social Security.
We have a 16 year old is she entitled to SS also?
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My sister is 70 yoa. She collects a pension from the Dallas PD of $50,000. Her husband deceased two years ago. He was getting SS benefits when he passed. My sister has tried on two occasions to collect survivor benefits but was denied twice telling her that she makes too much money to get survivor benefits.
What should she do as I am told that she is entitled to his benefits.
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My wife is currently retired under the terms of the old federal government pension plan. I will be retiring soon on social security. I would like to know if I pass away would my wife be entitled to my retirement and if not what would be the best way for her to maximize her potential income. Thank you
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