So, yesterday, a distant relative called and said her hubby passed away a few day ago.
She took SS when she was 62 years old - and this is based on 50% of her hubby's SS (minus a discount because she took it at 62 and not at 65 or 66 yrs old). It's less than $600/mo. She does not have enough work credits to claim SS on her own (housewife).
So, her hubby gets around $1500 in SS income. Now, he passed, is she suppose to get the hubby's $1500 based on survivor's benefits (or at least near that number)
She said she called SS and they said she does not get the her hubby's bigger SS income. Should she consult a lawyer?
She took SS when she was 62 years old - and this is based on 50% of her hubby's SS (minus a discount because she took it at 62 and not at 65 or 66 yrs old). It's less than $600/mo. She does not have enough work credits to claim SS on her own (housewife).
So, her hubby gets around $1500 in SS income. Now, he passed, is she suppose to get the hubby's $1500 based on survivor's benefits (or at least near that number)
She said she called SS and they said she does not get the her hubby's bigger SS income. Should she consult a lawyer?
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