Are you currently planning for their future?
Yes, I am
then you can rest assured that they will receive Social Security help if you manage to earn enough social security benefits through your work.
Ok, I would also like to find out about the benefits for my spouse or wife, how to know the benefits that I will have, and at the time of death of the family member how to notify?
We should be notified right away when a person dies; but you cannot report a death or apply for survivors benefits online.
Do you need to report a death?
Yes, I need to report a death.
You can call 1-800-772-1213 TTY 1-800-325-0778 between the hours of 7.a.m and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday to talk to a Social Security Representative to report a death.  You can also, visit your local Social Security office.
How many credits are needed to provide benefits for survivors?
The number of credits needed to provide benefits for survivors depends on the worker's age when they die.  No one needs more than 40 credits or ten years of work to be eligible for any Social Security benefit.
What happens with minors when I die?
If you are the unmarried child under 18 up to 19 if attending elementary or secondary school full time of a worker who dies they can be eligible for survivors benefits.