Filing a tax return for a recently-deceased loved one you were close to can be stressful. The process can also be confusing, especially if you need to file a return for someone who wasn’t …

Mar 31, 2025 · In most cases, you have to be at least 60 years old to claim survivor benefits. How much of your deceased spouse's benefits you get depends on your age when you claim, just …

Social Security can pay benefits to a deceased recipient's former spouse. Read more to see if you qualify for ex-spouse survivor benefits.

Oct 10, 2018 · Spouses of deceased Social Security beneficiaries may be able to collect survivor benefits for life, but remarrying can affect eligibility.

If the deceased will be buried in a cemetery, you’ll want to find out how the cemetery is maintained. Sometimes small country cemeteries rely on family members to maintain the …

Oct 10, 2018 · Anyone who was married to a Social Security beneficiary can potentially receive survivor benefits on the death of that person. That includes divorced former spouses as well …

Oct 10, 2018 · If your spouse had not yet reached full retirement age, Social Security bases the survivor benefit on the deceased’s primary insurance amount.

Oct 10, 2018 · Find out if you have to return a Social Security payment deposited in the bank after a loved one dies.

Dec 30, 2024 · Find out how much you can receive from Social Security if you are eligible for more than one type of benefit.

Oct 10, 2018 · The death benefit is a one-time payment, not to be confused with survivor benefits, which are monthly payments made to the surviving spouse, ex-spouse, children or, in rare …