How quickly can I begin receiving Social Security widow's benefits when my spouse dies?

I am so very sorry for your family's sad news. I agree with my colleagues. Once you have the death certificate, you can apply for both yourself...

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Will I be able to draw my Husbands Social Security if he is on SS Disability, when I reach retirement age or if he dies?

Yes, you can still get spousal benefits if you are otherwise eligible. Note that when he turns of full retirement age, his SSDIB will...

What are the requirements & process to receive a 1-time Expedited Emergency Advance SSDI payment. Disabled since Sept. 2002.

Unfortunately, I don't think your situation applies, because the emergency payment can be had when you have past due benefits that you need right...

I have forgiveness for credit card debt due to my income being from Social Security charged now as income big tax bill HElP

We have recently been through this with a close relative of mine, who received a 1099C for 'cancellation of debt' to the tune of $144k - which she...

How to dispute SSI debt?

I agree with my colleague. Generally, one has 60 days to appeal a determination (or 10 days if the person wishes to continue benefits pending the...

If I'm currently on SSDI and I adopt a child are they entitled to any of my benefits ?

Generally, yes. Dependent benefit ("child's benefits"); amount depends on how much "premiums" you paid in over the years, but is typically up to...

Married and social security

Good morning. Thank you for your post. No, if you are otherwise eligible, he need not collect for you to collect. But he must be of an age where...

My daughters father was deported, can my daughter get his social security benefits

I believe you asked this elsewhere. The answer I provided there, I provide here: Your benefits may be non-payable: RS 02635.001 Effects of...

Your benefits may be non-payable: RS 02635.001 Effects of Removal (Deportation) on Retirement or Disability Beneficiaries "D. Policy - Impact...

In my opinion, you have no control over the AC's docket. Last AC appeal I had took 18 months. I am hoping my current one will take less time. I...