Generally, a spouse cannot be buried in a veterans cemetery unless the veteran is deceased. However, some veterans cemeteries may allow for the burial of a spouse if the veteran has been declared legally incapacitated or if specific circumstances apply. It's best to check with the specific cemetery for their policies and eligibility criteria.
Yes they receive the check from there spouse.
Yes, if the veteran served one month in active duty during war time. Check with your local VA social worker.
In many cases, a surviving spouse may be eligible to receive a portion of their deceased spouse's pension benefits. The exact amount and eligibility criteria will depend on the pension plan's rules and the specific circumstances. It's important to check with the pension plan administrator.
No. Benefits do not stop when you get married. Also, you both continue to receive your check each month. In the event of death of one spouse, the surviving spouse will receive the greater of the two amounts for the rest of their life. For example, if a husband passes away and his social security income was higher than his wife each month, she will then receive a check for that amount instead.
A court order should be served on the issuing authority.
My husband is a Army Veteran and I am not eligible for any benefits because I am not a Veteran. We live in Texas. If you are married to the veteran when he passes, you can collect spousal pay. It comes out of the Veterans check each month. But if you can prove that his death was war related, you can put in a claim. For example, exposure to Agent Orange, If the Veteran had been in Vietnam, and had prostate cancer, or Parkinson's disease. If you win your claim, you will receive his military check. When this happens, you qualify for a lot of the benefits as if you are the Veteran. You qualify for housing loans, If you are disabled, and need assistance in everyday living, you can put in a claim for Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent need for Regular Aid. One more thing, they will have to back pay you starting the month after his death.
I understand from my veteran spouse that you cannot try to reenlist because fraudulent enlistment is not legal. I suggest the person contact the local recruiter's office and double check.
Generally, a spouse cannot be disinherited in the United States. If the surviving spouse was omitted from receiving under the will or was given an unusually small portion they can elect to take an intestate share. You need to check your state laws concerning "election by spouse". You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related question link below.
Yes, the spouse of a disabled retired veteran may be eligible for education benefits through programs such as the Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program, which offers financial assistance for education and training. Eligibility typically depends on the veteran's disability status and the length of service. Additionally, some states may provide additional educational benefits for spouses of veterans. It's advisable to check with the Department of Veterans Affairs or local educational institutions for specific eligibility requirements and available programs.
You need to check the laws in your particular jurisdictions. In most states in the US (except Louisiana) a person cannot disinherit their spouse. States follow a legal principal known as spousal election that gives a surviving spouse the share they would receive if there was no will. The surviving spouse need only file a claim in the court where the estate is probated. That share is set forth in the state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws of intestacy at the related question link.You need to check the laws in your particular jurisdictions. In most states in the US (except Louisiana) a person cannot disinherit their spouse. States follow a legal principal known as spousal election that gives a surviving spouse the share they would receive if there was no will. The surviving spouse need only file a claim in the court where the estate is probated. That share is set forth in the state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws of intestacy at the related question link.You need to check the laws in your particular jurisdictions. In most states in the US (except Louisiana) a person cannot disinherit their spouse. States follow a legal principal known as spousal election that gives a surviving spouse the share they would receive if there was no will. The surviving spouse need only file a claim in the court where the estate is probated. That share is set forth in the state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws of intestacy at the related question link.You need to check the laws in your particular jurisdictions. In most states in the US (except Louisiana) a person cannot disinherit their spouse. States follow a legal principal known as spousal election that gives a surviving spouse the share they would receive if there was no will. The surviving spouse need only file a claim in the court where the estate is probated. That share is set forth in the state laws of intestacy. You can check the laws of intestacy at the related question link.
It depends: a. No - If the spouse writes a check out of a single account held by the person writing the check b. Yes - If the spouse writes a check out of a single account that is held by their spouse and the person writing the check is not a joint owner of the account. To be simple: Writing a check from an account that is not held by the person writing the check is a crime.