Survivor Benefits

Full question: I was married for 32 years and my wife passed away in 2005 at age 57. I started my Social Security benefits at age 62. Am I eligible for a higher monthly income as a widower even after all these years? Hi there, If your survivor (widower) benefit exceeds the amount of your…

Full question: I’m a retired widow from City Government, and I received a pension for all the years I worked for them. They informed me I don’t qualify for my husband’s benefits because of my pension. I would like to know if this is correct. My husband contributed to Social Security for almost 50 years….

Full question: I was widowed 19 years ago. My wife was 57 at the time of her death. I began collecting Social Security payments at age 62. I am now 77 and have been told I may be eligible for a widows benefit as my wife had paid into the system for many years. Can…

Full question: My spouse passed away at only 39 years old. She has worked full and part time for more than 10 years. What can I expect in Social Security insurance benefits for myself and our 5 children? Hi there, This is a very important question and has a number or rules that apply to…

Full question: Can I continue to collect my deceased spouse’s SS when I retire if I am caring for his adult disabled child without GPO penalty? The adult child has had SSI denied three times. Can he collect off my deceased spouse’s SS? Also my deceased spouse was military. I am 76 and not retired…

Full question: If my wife is drawing on my benefits when I pass will she continue to draw the same benefits? My benefits were reduced because of Federal employment. Hi there, If your wife is collecting spousal benefits based on your earnings record and you pass away, she will be eligible for survivor benefits, which…