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Who gets my Social Security when I die
Social Security recipients ask: What happens to my Social Security benefits once I die? Your Social Security benefits will stop; however, your loved ones may still be able to claim on your earnings record. The Social Security Administration states, “Certain family members may be eligible to receive survivor benefits based on the deceased beneficiary’s earnings record starting as soon as the month they died.” Lorie Konish explains what happens to your Social Security benefits after you die. Read Ms. Konish’s article here…
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