If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits  you must return the benefit received for the month of death and any later months .
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what if you are a widow or widower?
If you are the widow or widower of a person who worked long enough under Social Security , you can receive full benefits at full retirement age for survivors or reduced benefits as early as age
can i receive them at any age?
If you wish to apply for disability benefits as a survivor ,  you can speed up the disability application process if you complete an Adult Disability Report and have it available at the time of your appointment
What happens if the deceased received monthly benefits?
If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits ,  you must return the benefit received for the month of death and any later months
are there any other exclusions?