If you remain unmarried you will be able to collect on your ex husband's social security. This becomes null and void if you remarry however. A case worker from the Social Security Administration will help you with the paperwork.
Yes. You are eligible to draw retirement benefits against a living ex-spouse's work record if you are at least 62 years old, were married 10 years or more, are not currently married, and your ex-spouse is entitled to receive benefits.
If you ex-spouse is not entitled to receive benefits, you may still be able to entitled to compensation if, in addition to the requirements mentioned above, your ex-spouse is at least 62 years old and you have been divorced for two or more consecutive years.
From the Social Security website:
If your ex-husband is deceased, you can receive benefits-
Also, I believe you cannot be currently married unless you remarried after the age of 60, 50 if disabled, or are caring for a child under 16.
If the couple lived together for at least ten years - as a married couple, then there MAY be a legitimate claim, to a portion of the benefits.
after you produce a death cert. and apply for it.
yes, if he is in a nursing home and they are still married the government has to maintain the spouse level of income to the household with his social security
If you are legally married for at least 10 years you can either can get half of his social security or all of yours..
Yes I can as I know a lady who does, please advice.
Yes
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Ask him to give it to you. If he is deceased, look for his social security card or ask your attorney how to get it.
Yes, if you were married for at least 10 yrs. you can draw your deceased ex-husband's social security, but there are some stipulations. If your ex-husband died at or after his full retirement age & you are at full retirement age when he died , then you can collect 100%. Other than that, only a % of his social security can you get. You can call SS & ask them to send you the booklet that explains it.
I am 63 and collecting deceased widows benefits through Social Security. I have been recently been terminated from my employment. Can I collect both SS and unemployment?
I'm 79 yrs old can I continue to collect my social security and my husband should he die?
Yes. Having a retirement account such as a 401k or an IRA will not affect your ability to draw social security benefits.
No, not until they become legal residents of the United States and have their own Social Security numbers. It would be a good idea to contact an immigration attorney for assistance.
If she was married to him for at least 10 years, she can. See the Related Link below for more information.
Yes, if you qualify for survivor benefits from two different people, you can collect the higher of the two benefits. Generally, the SSA will compare all of the benefits you are entitled to and award you the highest benefit.
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Your children are eligible for Social Security now until they are either 18 or 21. You may be able to get a widows SSI pension. Contact them at ssa gov.
Yes, social security money can be claimed from a deceased father after one year.