I doubt that it is a requirement of law that they must (although that may depend on your state law) - however - it may be a requirement of your employer - it may be a requirement of the bank or actuarial company that administers the pension plan - it may (possibly) be a requirement of your states law. If the answer is impiortant to you, you should consult with someone IN YOUR STATE who is knowledgeable about such things.
Usually Pension is given until the person and/or his spouse are alive. If the pension earner dies and leaves his spouse behind, she would get the pension until she is alive.
Not until the veteran dies. The pension is the property of the veteran, NOT their spouse. While the veteran is alive, the spouse would not have any monetary claim on the veterans pension unless they divorced. Only then would she be able to make a claim on a percentage of his pension payment.
The start of a pension after a spouse dies depends on the specific pension plan and the terms outlined in the plan documents. It is recommended to consult with the pension plan provider or the employer's human resources department to understand the specific rules and regulations for when the pension would start after the death of a spouse.
The length of the marriage is what usually determines if a spouse or ex spouse is entitled to any pension benefits either private, SS or RRB.
10 years
Maybe. It depends on what happened with the pension after the death and how the estate was handled. If the spouse inherited from the deceased, and continued to receive a payout from the pension, they would probably be liable for the debt.
Only if designated in the decree.
Nope, you may get alimony, but you are not entitled to his pension after divorce.
Benefits that go to the survivors. For example, if you had a pension plan, and you died, your surviving spouse might be entitled to some of your pension payments.
Not automatically. However, in the past, unless the spouse remarries, Congress votes her some pension. Even the President's pension is subject to Congressional vote and could be cancelled at any time, although that would be unlikely, since it has become a custom.
Benefits that go to the survivors. For example, if you had a pension plan, and you died, your surviving spouse might be entitled to some of your pension payments.
Depends on when the other person earned the pension, how long you were married and what state you live in.