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Re: Can I collect on my late husbands SS, now
posted at December 15, 2011 10:44 AM EST
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First: November 27, 2011 Last: May 18, 2013 |
Here is a link to the social security (government) page that will answer your question about receiving a Widow Surviving benefit.Social Security benefit amounts for the surviving spouse by year of birthNow, of course, this is from age 60 -IF you still look after your deceased spouse's children ( under age 16 or 18/19 and still in high school) OR if you are disabled, you can get it younger. |