I would like to know if Social Security pays death benefits?
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Yes A one-time payment of $ 255 can be paid to the surviving spouse if he or she lived with the deceased; or, if you lived separately, you were receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased's record.
and if there is no surviving spouse?
in this case payment is made to a child who is eligible for benefits in the registry of the deceased in the month of death
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ok I understand and can I choose other family members?
Do you want to choose a stepchild, grandchild, grandchild, or foster child?
yes to a grandson
Is your father 62 or older?
not
his parents could not be chosen
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How do you return benefits if the deceased received benefits by check?
Benefits received by check should be returned to Social Security as soon as possible. Do not change checks received during the month the person dies or later.
