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What to do when Social Security benefits are paid for a lost loved one
It’s hard to remember everything that needs to be done when a loved one passes away, but if they were collecting Social Security it’s important that Social Security be notified. Sometimes that doesn’t happen until after some benefits have already been paid to the deceased, and it’s especially important that those monies are returned to Social Security to avoid charges of fraud. This article by Karin Price Mueller, founder of NJMoneyHelp.com, explains how to handle it when Social Security payments are made to a lost loved one. Read more here.
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