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An Overview of Survivor Benefits
Retirement benefits are available to spouses, ex-spouses, children, or dependent parents of someone who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. It can be complicated, but the Social Security Administration has taken great pains to clearly explain what benefits are available and how eligibility is determined. For an explanatory discussion on this critical portion of Social Security, click here.
As noted above, the area of survivor benefits can be complicated, and many of the rules are not well known. The AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service understands this and is available to help seniors apply the available benefits to their personal situations. Learn more about this free-to-the-public service here.