Apr 1, 2025 · You might need to also file a separate estate income tax return for the deceased, using Form 1041, if their estate earned money after the person died. Assets such as stocks, …

Oct 10, 2018 · Spouses of deceased Social Security beneficiaries may be able to collect survivor benefits for life, but remarrying can affect eligibility.

Dec 5, 2025 · In most cases, you have to be at least 60 years old to claim survivor benefits. How much of your deceased spouse's benefits you get depends on your age when you claim, just …

Feb 19, 2020 · If a beneficiary dies before receiving a Social Security payment that is already due, a family member or legal representative can collect it.

Oct 10, 2018 · If your spouse had not yet reached full retirement age, Social Security bases the survivor benefit on the deceased’s primary insurance amount.

Oct 17, 2025 · Social Security can pay benefits to a deceased recipient's former spouse. Read more to see if you qualify for ex-spouse survivor benefits.

Apr 28, 2025 · You also get 71.5 percent if you claim benefits in your 50s as a disabled surviving spouse. For people younger than 60 who claim survivor benefits on the basis of caring for the …

Oct 10, 2018 · The death of someone who was receiving or eligible for Social Security on their own work record triggers a one-time payment of $255 (often called the “lump-sum death …

May 24, 2023 · If the deceased will be buried in a cemetery, you’ll want to find out how the cemetery is maintained. Sometimes small country cemeteries rely on family members to …

May 6, 2025 · The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes to streamline the benefit application process for survivors and dependents of deceased veterans. The changes …