Snidely Whiplash
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- Apr 12, 2009
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I am 48, wife is 54. Wife has been diagnosed with a terminal illness with very short life expectancy. An absolute nightmare that has forced me to consider issues I never thought we would have to deal with. It's crummy but there are some practical issues that need to be planned for.
Wife was immediately put on Soc Sec disability (not SSDI). If my wife dies prior to her normal retirement age, what should I expect in the way of Soc Sec benefits when I reach retirement age? My wife's normal Social Security retirement amount was nearly double mine. Would I be entitled to a portion of her SS or just mine? I can find advice on the 'net for general SS widow(er) issues but not with the disability issue involved.
I'm grateful for any insight or direction anyone can provide.
Wife was immediately put on Soc Sec disability (not SSDI). If my wife dies prior to her normal retirement age, what should I expect in the way of Soc Sec benefits when I reach retirement age? My wife's normal Social Security retirement amount was nearly double mine. Would I be entitled to a portion of her SS or just mine? I can find advice on the 'net for general SS widow(er) issues but not with the disability issue involved.
I'm grateful for any insight or direction anyone can provide.