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1 What are the requirements for a survivor to receive Social Security benefits?
2 Is it the responsibility of a funeral home to notify Social Security of a death?
3 How much will a widow or widower receive?
4 How do I receive the Lump Sum Death Payment after a relative dies?
5 Will a student attending college be eligible to receive benefits?
6 How long must I be married to collect benefits when a spouse dies?
7 How much is a working widow allowed to earn without losing any widow's benefits?
8 Will survivors benefits continue if I remarry?
9 If my mother dies in April, can I keep the check that comes in May?
10 Are dependents and survivors benefits affected by the WEP?
11 Can I receive the $255.00 death benefit for my brother?
12 What is a "representative payee"?
13 Will a child who receives survivors benefits lose them after they are adopted?
14 If a person dies before payment is made can payment be collected by the estate?
15 What are the requirements for receiving disabled widow’s benefits?
16 Am I entitled to widow’s or widower’s benefits if I remarry?
17 How can a parent be entitled to survivors benefits?
18 Are children eligible if an ex-spouse has died?
19 How does a disabled widow or widower become entitled to benefits?
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