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Paying back social security when someone dies?
You must notify Social Security when someone dies, and any benefits received for the month of their death onwards should be returned to social security. If the deceases has a direct deposit arrangement with the SSA, after notification of death they can usually tap into the account and pull that last check back out. Do not attempt to circumvent the recovery process or fool the SSA, as penalties and punishment for criminal acts may apply…Read More
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my step mom been taking care of me for 5 years and gets 1,500 and something after my dad passed but we never what we was supposed to get from it all she always said we dont even get a lot money and is buying a house that we cant even have our rooms
Jose,
If your father passed away and had minor children, your step-mom is probably receiving a surviving spouse benefit from your father’s record. If you are a minor under 18, you would also be entitled to dependent child benefits as your father’s minor child, but your step-mother may be your representative payee and receiving those benefits on your behalf. As your representative payee, she is obligated to use your minor child benefits on your behalf, but also has fair latitude for what she may use the money for (for example, your food, shelter, clothing, etc. would all be considered as for your behalf). FYI, minor child benefits are no longer paid after the child reaches 18 (or 19 if still in high school), and surviving spouse benefits for spouses under 60 are not paid unless the spouse is caring for a deceased spouse’s child (or children) under 16. We can answer all your questions regarding Social Security survivor benefits from your father, but we cannot intervene in your step-mother’s personal circumstances nor her choice of living quarters for the family. If you have more questions, please email us directly at SSAdvisor@amacfoundation.org.
Russell Gloor
National Social Security Advisor
The AMAC Foundation