Can you tell me if death benefits are available through Social Security?
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Yes, a one time payment of $255 could be paid to the surviving spouse if living with the deceased or was receiving certain benefits.
Is there no surviving spouse?
Yes, I would be the surviving spouse.
Then the payment would be made to a child that is eligible for benefits on the deceased records.
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Can you tell me what family members may be eligible?
Do you have a stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, or adopted child could be eligible.
Yes, I do have a child that is would be eligible.
Were there parents dependent on the deceased?
No, that is not the case.
Then they are not eligible.
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What if I already get benefits as a spouse?
Actually, you benefit will automatically change over to survivors benefits once we receive the report of death.
