Hi. I am trying to learn about social security payments after a spouse's death.
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Sure. If you were receiving benefits on the deceased's records, you can receive $225.
Is there a surviving spouse?
There is no surviving spouse.
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Can you help me learn about a child's benefit?
A child may be eligible for social security survivor benefits.
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So which family members are eligible?
Depending on the circumstances, a stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild or adopted child may be eligible.
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How many credits are needed?
It depends on how old the worker was when he or she passed. At the most, 40 credits are needed.
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What if we were living a part when he died?
You may be eligible for $255.
