survivor
Understanding Social Security’s Lump-Sum Death Benefit.
One of the misunderstandings we encounter at the AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service is the belief that Social Security pays a lump sum benefit to family members in the event of a beneficiary’s death. This is partially true, depending…
Your spouse has passed away. What do you do about Social Security Survivor Benefits?
When your spouse predeceases you, you may be eligible for survivor benefits. There are options to consider, especially if you have not yet started your own Social Security benefits. You can take one benefit and switch over to the other…