Comments on: Social Security survivors’ benefits for widow/ers and children

By: Honeybee62314

Honeybee62314 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:08:00 +0000

social security is not like life insurance. so sorry for the loss. however, she needs to apply for benefits for herself as well as her children.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:46:00 +0000

I am sorry for your friend’s loss. I can’t guess about eligibility for benefits. I encourage you or your friend to contact Social Security directly.

By: Guest

Guest — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:47:00 +0000

I have a friend who’s husband was on SSDI for a depressive disorder, and he just committed suicide. She has a lot on her plate, and I’m trying to find out for her – I know she would normally be eligible for survivor benefits because they have children, but is that still the case with him having committed suicide? Does that effect anything like it would normal insurance? She’s concerned about it, but obviously overwhelmed with too much else, and I’m hoping to find out some answers for her and a few of us make sure she’s got things taken care of so she has less to worry about. I would appreciate it.

By: Trana Jones

Trana Jones — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:54:00 +0000

What if your Father(who was discharged from the service for disability) died after the child was 18 and before the child was married but never received any benefits? Also, how do you go about receiving money owed to your deceased father who was to receive a settlement for his involvement in “Agent Orange”?

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:47:00 +0000

Try Social Security Advice Online. They are a national company made up of former Social Security managers. Note: this is a private company not affiliated with the Social Security Administration. You can reach them at http://socialsecurityadviceonline.com.

By: Michele Lynn Shearer

Michele Lynn Shearer — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:22:00 +0000

I’ve been dealing with this for two years now and having issue with finding a lawyer to take case i want them to pay my kids their money back and to stop taking more money from them they are taking over 5 or 600 dollars!

By: Michele Lynn Shearer

Michele Lynn Shearer — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:13:00 +0000

ty i appreciate please help with a recommendation

By: Michele Lynn Shearer

Michele Lynn Shearer — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:40:00 +0000

SOCIAL SECURITY NEED LAWYERDoes anyone know a lawyer, that would help me with social security because they giving me some bs with the kids survivor benefits cuz their dad owed money that he got over payed before the kids were alive, the money they owed was waved and now they saying they owe double back and trying to say i only applied for raelynn money owed to be waved! On top of that the person that waved the money owed does not work at the office that i meet with her at which is the downtown pittsburgh pa one! I’m so mad cuz they are understaffed my kids had already paid over 3000 back while waiting for the waiver now they want to take more and not even pay back the money they took!By: Michele Lynn Shearer

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:35:00 +0000

I think the best people to contact (if you do not want to deal with SSA directly) is Social Security Advice Online. They are a national company made up of former Social Security managers. Note: this is a private company not affiliated with the Social Security Administration. You can reach them at http://socialsecurityadviceonline.com and (513) 860-5924.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:17:00 +0000

As you mention, there are widow/er’s benefits available: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/01/can-you-receive-social-security-benefits-if-your-husband-or-wife-dies/

However, I am not aware of any kind of “transfer” of benefits from the deceased spouse’s side. I am checking what happens in this situation with some other practitioners.

By: Sjns8844

Sjns8844 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:34:00 +0000

A couple friends of mine, both males, had their spouses SS benefits cut off when their wives died. It is my understanding that they should be entitled to widow’s benefits. Does SS not automatically transfer their wives benefits over to their spouses or do they have to go into the office and request it? Are they not entitled to receive their benefits? It leaves them less to live on since the money they were both receiving was what they used to pay their mortgage and bills. Why should the husband be left with less to live on when the wife dies?

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:17:00 +0000

This article provides more details about survivor’s eligibility: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/01/can-you-receive-social-security-benefits-if-your-husband-or-wife-dies/

Note: Social Security does not automatically start programs. If you believe you are eligible, you should apply with Social Security.

By: Susie Larkin

Susie Larkin — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:20:00 +0000

I am a surviving widow. next year i will be 60 yrs. old will my benifits re- start automatically since our children are no longer eligible?

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Sat, 14 May 2011 04:07:00 +0000

Grandchildren are sometimes eligible to receive Social Security benefits when a grandparent dies. Take a look at the article and links here: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2010/01/can-adopted-children-receive-social-security-benefits-because-of-parents-disability/

To address your specific circumstances though, I encourage you to contact Social Security.

By: Reeliberty33

Reeliberty33 — Sat, 14 May 2011 03:09:00 +0000

I have legal guardian ship for my two grandkids ,if something happens to me are they entitled to my benefits?

By: Can you receive Social Security benefits if your husband or wife dies? | Colorado Social Security Law

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:45:18 +0000

[...] Note: Even if you do not meet either of the Survivor’s Benefits criteria above, you still may be eligible for Social Security Parent’s Benefits if you are taking care of a child. This post reviews the benefits available for widows/ers and children. [...]

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:06:00 +0000

Hi, Verna. My office takes some widow’s benefit cases where SSA denied the claim based on lack of evidence of marriage. It depends on what evidence is available. You can call my office if you are interested in a consultation: http://www.stasiukfirm.com/contact/

By: Verna Cordova

Verna Cordova — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:55:00 +0000

Tom: Do you or can you handle an appeal for widow’s benefits that have been denied by SS because I was not married to my deceased spouse for more than 9 months but lived with him for 7 yrs. in Colorado under common law. Lots of written information shows I was presented as his wife. Nancy Sanchez – at verna.cordova@gmail.com. Really need your help. Thanks.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0000

The post discusses who may be eligible for survivor’s benefits and how Social Security makes its decision.

If you need assistance with this, you can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 and they will walk you through the process of determining if your wife would be eligible.

All my best!

By: Pkpeters7

Pkpeters7 — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:27:00 +0000

I’m 55 years old on full mentl;a health disability if I die would my wife of 30 years still collect my benefits until she retires from her job ?

thank you,

Phil