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Is a husband entitled to his deceased wife's social security benefits?
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∙ 14y ago
If you and your ex husband were married for at least 10 years, and if you are the required age to received Social Security benefits, then yes, you are. You can only draw SS from one source, be it his, yours, or your second husband's (if you have been married at least 10 years). But you can file on the one that will pay the most.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt depends. When a spouse becomes deceased, the larger SS check continues. So if "Joe's" SS check is 600 and "Mary's" is 900. Then Joe will receive the 900 and no longer receive the 600. The spouse will also receive a one time check for $255.
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∙ 13y agoYes you can. "A deceased worker's former spouse age 60 or older (as early as age 50 if disabled) may qualify for benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years. However, a former spouse does not have to meet age and length-of-marriage rules if he or she is caring for the deceased worker's child younger than age 16 or disabled and entitled to benefits on the deceased worker's record. The child also must be the former spouse's natural or legally adopted child." (From the Social Security website.) So basically you have to have been married for at least 10 years and be at least 60, 50 if disabled.
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∙ 14y agoMost widows are eligible to receive benefits for a period of time from Social Security when their husband dies. You should also be eligible to receive the death benefit payment from them, which is only $250 I believe.
Every situation is different though and it is the Social Security Administration's call on these matters. You can find out some more information on their website at socialsecurity.gov and locate an area office, to contact for any more questions you may have.
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∙ 17y agoA surviving spouse is usually entitled to such benefits, the main critieria for being eligible is her own SS status and how long the couple were married before the death.
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∙ 14y agoIf she remarries after age 62, the best case of her present husband and the deceased one is used to determine the pension.
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∙ 13y agoYou are entitled to receive Medicare benefits under your late husband's earnings records; however, you must be 65 years old or disabled before you can enroll.
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∙ 13y agoyes they can
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Can retired postal employee draw social security benefits from deceased husband?
yes
Can a widow with two deceased husbands choose which husband's social security benefits to draw?
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.
What percentage of a deceased husband's social security benefits is a wife entitled to?
100% unless she getting her s.s check then she will receive the highest paid of the two.. but will not received double dip (getting paid twice)
Is a wife entitled to her disability benefits and the benefits from her deceased spouse?
A wife is entitled to all disability benefits for which she qualifies in her own right. She is NOT entitled to ANY benefits relating to a person who has deceased and if she continues to claim or collect these benefits she is committing a crime (fraud). YES, If the husband died of a service connected disability or died of a presumptive issue, she is entitled to DIC (Dependents Idenity Compensation). Also if the husband served during a time of war (at least one day) and had at a minium of 90 days of active duty, the spouse could be eligible for a Widows pension.
Can you draw deceased husbands benefit if remarried?
In general, if you remarry before the age of 60, you cannot receive your deceased husband's Social Security benefits. However, if you remarry after the age of 60 (or after 50 if disabled), you may be eligible to receive benefits based on your deceased husband's work record.
I am a US resident living outside the US and caring for a minor and I work with a limited salary can I draw social security detah benefits of my deceased husband?
If you are legally entitled to them, there is no bar to drawing them, even if you are not residing in the US. Contact the Social Security Administration directly for further information.
Can a widow receive her own social security benefits and her deceased husband's?
Yes, but the marriage had to be 10+ years before the divorce.
Are you entitled to get social security benefits from your deceased husband?
Most widows are eligible to receive benefits for a period of time from Social Security when their husband dies. You should also be eligible to receive the death benefit payment from them, which is only $250 I believe.Every situation is different though and it is the Social Security Administration's call on these matters. You can find out some more information on their website at socialsecurity.gov and locate an area office, to contact for any more questions you may have.
Can an ex-spouse receive her social security benefits from ex-husband of 50 yrs and will it affect his ss benefits?
If you are divorced, you can receive benefits based on your ex-husband's work if-Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer; You are unmarried; You are age 62 or older; The benefit you are entitled to receive based on your own work is less than the benefits you would receive on your husband's work; and Your ex-husband is entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits. If he has not applied for benefits, but can qualify for them and is age 62 or older, you can receive benefits on his work if you have been divorced from him for at least two years. See: www.ssa.gov
Is husband entitled to ex wife retirement?
That is an issue that must be addressed in the separation agreement the parties enter into at the time of the divorce. If that issue is contested, the wife 's counsel must fight for a court order to that affect. Her chances improve the longer the marriage. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in family law.Social Security:If you have never asked Social Security about receiving benefits based on your ex-husband's work, you should do so. Many women get a higher benefit based on their ex-husband's work, especially if he is deceased. When you apply, you will need to provide his Social Security number. If you do not know his number, you will need to provide his date and place of birth and his parents' names.The following requirements also apply to your divorced husband if his eligibility for benefits is based on your work. If your ex-husband is living you can receive benefits based on your ex-husband's work if:Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer;You are unmarried;You are age 62 or older;The benefit you are entitled to receive based on your own work is less than the benefits you would receive on your husband's work; andYour ex-husband is entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits.If he has not applied for benefits, but can qualify for them and is age 62 or older, you can receive benefits on his work if you have been divorced from him for at least two years.If your ex-husband is deceased, you can receive benefits-At age 60, or age 50 if you are disabled, if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, and you are not entitled to a higher benefit on your own record.At any age if you are caring for his child who also is your natural or legally adopted child and younger than 16 or disabled and entitled to benefits. Your benefits will continue until the child reaches age 16 or is no longer disabled. You can receive this benefit even though you were not married to your ex-husband for 10 years.
What is meant with social security widow benefits?
I want to know how to change my present Social Security benefits to my deceased husband's benefits. He was killed in a traffic accident Nov. 21, 2023
Are you due money from your deceased husband?
yes u shoudl get his benefits
