What things should I be aware of as I begin planning for my Social Security benefits?
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The first thing you should know is that there are limits on the amount survivors can earn while they receive benefits from you.
Is your divorced spouse under the age of 60 and has he/she remarried?
No, he has not remarried.
What if my widower or ex-spouse are eligible for their own retirement benefits?
This could affect their benefits as a survivor.
What if my widower remarries later and wants to apply for spouse's benefit on their record? What happens if the amount they receive is higher than the benefits they receive on my record?
In this case, your widower would receive a combination of benefits from you and his new spouse that equals the higher amount.
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Can my parent's receive benefits on my record if I've been providing support for them?
Yes, but you must have provided at least half of their support. Also, your parents can't be eligible to receive retirement benefits higher than they receive from you.
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So, if my widower remarries and starts receiving benefits from his new spouse, he will receive benefits from both of us?
Yes.
