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2. www.ssa.gov › benefits › survivorsSurvivors Benefits | SSA - The United States Social Security ...

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   Learn how to apply for survivors benefits if you lose a family member who worked and paid into Social Security. Find out who is eligible, what documents you need, and how to contact Social Security.

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3. www.investopedia.com › personal-finance › socialHow Social Security Survivor Benefits Work - Investopedia

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   May 16, 2024 · Learn how to qualify for survivor benefits if you lose a spouse, child, or parent who received Social Security benefits. Find out how benefits are based on your relationship, age, and earnings, and how to maximize your payout.

4. www.aarp.org › retirement › social-securityHow Social Security Survivor Benefits Work - AARP

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Learn who can collect survivor benefits, how much they can get and how to apply. Find out about eligibility rules, exceptions, tax implications and the difference between survivor benefits and lump-sum death benefit.

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   How many social security credits do you need for a survivor?

   • The number of credits needed to provide benefits for survivors depends on the worker's age when they die. No one needs more than 40 credits (10 years of work) to be eligible for any Social Security benefit. But, the younger a person is, the fewer credits they must have for family members to receive survivors benefits.

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   How much Social Security benefits can a survivor receive?

   • The more they paid into Social Security, the higher your benefits would be. These are examples of the benefits that survivors may receive: Surviving spouse, full retirement age or older — 100% of the deceased worker's benefit amount. Surviving spouse, age 60 — through full retirement age — 71½ to 99% of the deceased worker's basic amount.

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   What are Social Security Survivors Benefits?

   • Social Security survivors benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. This page provides detailed information about survivors benefits and can help you understand what to expect from Social Security when you or a loved one dies.

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   How long do survivor benefits last?

   • Other than the remarriage issue and the age parameters for children, there is no time limit on survivor benefits — they are payable for life. Survivor benefits are distinct from Social Security's lump-sum death benefit, a one-time payment of $255 to a deceased beneficiary's family.

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6. faq.ssa.gov › en-US › TopicWho is eligible to receive Social Security survivors benefits ...

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   Who is eligible to receive Social Security survivors benefits and how do I apply? A surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, unmarried child, or dependent parent may be eligible for monthly survivor benefits based on the deceased worker’s earnings.

7. blog.ssa.gov › social-security-survivors-benefitsSocial Security Survivors Benefits Explained | SSA

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   Dec 16, 2021 · Learn how to apply for survivors benefits based on a deceased worker's earnings record and see the comments from other readers. Find out how to create a my Social Security account, check your benefit estimates, and get answers to common questions.