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Who Can I Marry If I Want To Leave My SS To Someone?

born on 9/11/54. single. want to leave my ss to someone. who can i marry . and what would her statuss have to be.



Hi. You can't leave benefits to someone in a will, but if you're survived by a spouse then they may be able to qualify for survivor benefits from your record. The eligibility requirements for widow's benefits are outlined in the following section of Social Security's handbook: https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0401.html.

Best, Jerry

Posted:
July 12, 2021