Apr 1, 2025 · 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 …

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Dec 5, 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 like regular …

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

Dec 29, 2025 · 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 29, 2024 · Widows and widowers make up most recipients of survivor benefits, but if your partner dies, your kids could also be eligible for monthly payments. “These benefits provide a source of …

Oct 10, 2018 · The death of someone who was receiving or eligible for Social Security on their own work record triggers a one-time payment of $255 (often called the “lump-sum death benefit”) to a surviving …

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

May 24, 2023 · 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 grounds …