You can visit the local SS office if you are getting benefits on your spouse
Yes I am getting benefits on my deceased spouse
Are you getting disability or retirement on your own record?
no
We will check to see whether you can get a higher benefit as a widow or widower .
Do I need to apply for survivors benefits?
Only if you are getting retirement benefits on you own record so this is n/a to you
So I don't need to report the death?
We 'll automatically change any monthly benefits you receive to survivors benefits after we receive the report of death .
Do I need to file an application for survivors benefits?
Got that. Does this Social Security pay death benefits?
If there is no surviving spouse the payment is made to a child who is eligible for benefits on the deceased's record in the month of death.
We 'll automatically change any monthly benefits you receive to survivors benefits after we receive the report of death We may be able to pay the Special Lump - Sum Death Payment automatically
"I'd like to know about the required documents.. What documents am I required to submit?