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My little sister (DS) has been battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer and her oncologist has recently recommended taking her off the cancer drug and placing her in hospice. She has on the order of weeks left [emoji17].
DS is 61 and has lived with her soul mate for the past 12 years. Last December they got married, mainly to formalize health care decision-making processes.* He (BIL) will be 65 in April and has taken an FMLA to care for DS.
I have been helping him research Social Security benefits available to him, but could use a little help in the area of Survivor Benefits.* Is BIL entitled to survivor benefits, even though DS has not turned 62?* When should BIL claim benefits in order to maximize them? Does his FRA matter?* I'm not 100% sure, but I believe DS' benefits would be greater than BIL's, just based on work history. Does the fact that they have been legally married only a few months impact his claim on DS' benefits?
Thanks for any help/advice.
DS is 61 and has lived with her soul mate for the past 12 years. Last December they got married, mainly to formalize health care decision-making processes.* He (BIL) will be 65 in April and has taken an FMLA to care for DS.
I have been helping him research Social Security benefits available to him, but could use a little help in the area of Survivor Benefits.* Is BIL entitled to survivor benefits, even though DS has not turned 62?* When should BIL claim benefits in order to maximize them? Does his FRA matter?* I'm not 100% sure, but I believe DS' benefits would be greater than BIL's, just based on work history. Does the fact that they have been legally married only a few months impact his claim on DS' benefits?
Thanks for any help/advice.