there're around five million widows and widowers getting monthly Social Security benefits based on their deceased spouse earnings record.
are the benefits really helpful?
and, how soon could my widow receive start receiving the benefits?
Particularly for aged women, the benefits help them keep out of poverty.
In regards to your second question, it depends. Do you want to know about if she does not remarries?
not really.
and at any age?
yes, tell me about that.
or first tell me about the benefits at old ages.
ok. For your widow, the benefit could start as soon as she turns 60, getting reduced benefits, or full benefits at the full retirement age. If your widow is disabled she could start getting the benefits at age 50 if her disability started before your death or up to seven years after.
and what if my widow qualifies for her own retirement benefits?
in that case, she could switch to their own retirement benefits when turning 62 years old.
and if she remarries before turning 60?