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Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment Overview
If you’re insured by Social Security and living with a spouse, your spouse is entitled to a lump-sum death payment of $255 when you die. If you don’t have a spouse or you’re not living with your spouse at the time of your death, the payment can be made to your surviving spouse or child who is receiving or is eligible to receive benefits based on your work.Read more…
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