Everyone has such good infor on this board
I thought I wpuld ask here
Is there any way my dad would qualify for survivor benefits/social security from my mom or anything?
He just turned 60
My mom passed away 9 years ago, I am pretty sure she had enough credits to collect retiremnet or whatever (I don't know alot about all of this sorry)
I am trying to help him any way I can thanks
Suzanne
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He should call social security and get a direct answer. Part of what will factor in, is if he is entitled to more on a mnthly basis than she would have been, nothing will change. Theoretically, she didn't work the last nine years, so her earnings calculation is diminished due to this.

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I would also call SS or have your father go inperson. Good Luck


How do I apply for benefits?
If you are not currently getting Social Security benefits

You should apply for survivors benefits promptly because, in some cases, benefits will be paid from the time you apply and not from the time the worker died.

You can apply by telephone or at any Social Security office. We will need certain information, but do not delay applying if you do not have everything. We will help you get what you need. We need either original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them.

The information we need includes:

Proof of death—either from a funeral home or death certificate;
Your Social Security number, as well as the deceased worker’s;
Your birth certificate;
Your marriage certificate, if you are a widow or widower;
Your divorce papers, if you are applying as a divorced widow or widower;
Dependent children’s Social Security numbers, if available, and birth certificates;
Deceased worker’s W-2 forms or federal self-employment tax return for the most recent year; and
The name of your bank and your account number so your benefits can be deposited directly into your account.

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Thank you I have been trying to get him to find out hopefully I can finally get him to
Thanks soo much
Suzanne

I would definately go into an office. I have called Social Security 4 times about this and received a yes, a no , a wait until your 50 and you make more money than he did so no again. I would go in and talk to someone in person to get the straight answer. The website didn't help me either. Good Luck

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