Sure. If you were receiving benefits on the deceased's records, you can receive $225.
Is there a surviving spouse?
There is no surviving spouse.
Can you help me learn about a child's benefit?
A child may be eligible for social security survivor benefits.
So which family members are eligible?
Depending on the circumstances, a stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild or adopted child may be eligible.
How many credits are needed?
It depends on how old the worker was when he or she passed. At the most, 40 credits are needed.
What if we were living a part when he died?