Full question: Currently, I am collecting survivor benefits (wife deceased). I am 69 and I want to switch to my own Social Security benefits as it is much higher. What is the form name/number that I must complete? What information/documentation will I need to provide? (I have spent time looking for this information on the…

Full question: I get survivors benefits now, I am 65 and have worked 27 years past my husbands death. If I continue his until 70 and then switch to mine (I’m still working) will I get a larger check?  Hi there, Thank you for the question about collecting survivor benefits and switching to your own…

Full question: I received my ex-husbands social security until mine was more than what I was entitled to with his. He died a few months ago and my disabled adult child got an increase in her social security. Am I allowed to collect survivor benefits since she lives with me and I take care of…

Full question: I have active survivor benefits, will be turning 70 in March 2023 and would like to transition to retirement benefits, preferably online, need details on process. Hi there, The process of switching from a survivor benefit to your own retirement benefit can be completed in two ways, online or with the help from…

Full question: Can I collect my ex husband’s Social Security now at age 66. We were married 20 years. Then switch to mine at 70 years old to get the most I can get? Hi there, Unfortunately, the answer is no. The “restricted application” in which you can take a spousal or ex spousal benefit…

Full question: Can I collect my ex-husband’s Social Security at 72, even though we were married for 17 years and I started collecting disability early and then when I became age to get my Social Security it switched over? Hi there, If you were married for at least 10 years, you could be eligible for…