Apr 28, 2025 · A checklist of who is eligible to claim Social Security survivor benefits, which are calculated on the basis of a late loved one’s lifetime earnings.

Dec 3, 2025 · The spouse, children and sometimes even parents of a deceased Social Security beneficiary may be eligible for monthly survivor benefits.

Dec 5, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Social Security pays survivor benefits to widows/widowers, ex-spouses and surviving children. Discover how to report a death and determine eligibility.

Oct 29, 2024 · Social Security survivor benefits can play an important role in protecting your kids if something happens to you. Here are some things you should know.

Oct 10, 2018 · The average monthly child survivor benefit in August 2025 was about $1,138. Your Social Security statement, which you can access anytime if you have an online My Social Security account, …

Oct 10, 2018 · For both retirement and survivor benefits, the payment amount rises if you wait past the minimum age to apply. If you have immediate financial needs and expect Social Security to play a …

Oct 10, 2018 · Survivor benefits may be payable to the spouses, former spouses, children and parents of a person who had qualified for or was collecting Social Security benefits when they died. How long …

Dec 5, 2025 · Whether that survivor benefit exceeds your own Social Security payment will depend on the amount of your late spouse’s benefit and your own age and family situation. You are entitled to: …

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.