Updated 02/15/2013 01:43 PM |
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Who is responsible for notifying Social Security about the death of a Social Security beneficiary, the funeral director or the family?
Many funeral directors voluntarily provide death information directly to Social Security. But, family members of a deceased individual still have the legal responsibility to notify Social Security.
For information on what action to take when a beneficiary dies, see What To Do When A Beneficiary Dies.
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