my ex-husband died,are his two children entiled to his social security?he lived in michigan,we live in conn.?

Question

he was in prison for the last 7 years so i dont know where to start

Answer 1

Oh most definitely, you will not need any legal aid. Go to your local Social Security Administration office and tell them you need to apply. Make sure you take your children's birth certificate, SS cards, and you may need to obtain a death certificate on your ex. You can do this by calling the funeral home that officiated his services. It may cost you a small fee, but it will be worth it in the long run. Your children are entitled to draw survivor's benefits on their father until age 18, you may even be entitled to draw a custodial parent benefits since you are the one caring for the children, providing you have never remarried. You can also apply via internet at www.ssa.gov, but it may take your claim a little longer since you will then have to mail all your documents in. I would suggest you get started immediately since this is a long process and may take months to get their first checks. Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

Yes they are. I think they have to be under the age of 18 to recieve social security. First, you need to get a copy of his death certificate and birth certificates that state he is the father of both children. Then you need to take all of the necessary paper work to your local Social Security Administration Office and they usually can do all the proceedings from there. I've heard of some woman going through the courts to get it faster but usually with the basic information i told you about you should get it without all the court proceedings.

Answer 3

Depends on what state you are in. In my state, no because having a mistress with children isn't considered fraud. Immoral yes, fraudulent marriage, no. Just go to google and look up annulment grounds and your state to find out or consult a lawyer. Annulment, in general is actually much harder to get than a divorce, but is sometimes advantageous especially if the spouse has previously unknown debt which you could get suckered into if you divorced.

Answer 4

the children are entitled to ss checks if they are under the age of 18 or 21 if they are still in school.Its a monthly check that comes to them to help support them.Im not for sure if the check would be in your name or theres but they are entitled.Iwould be finding a lawyer that deals with these cases and get started.I know because my sister had 2 young children when her first husband died and they are receiving ss checks.good luck to ya

Answer 5

Call your local social security office. I would have to say that they are entitled to social security benefits. They are underaged aren't they? It will probably take awhile to get someone on the phone who knows what is going on though so be patient. I've had to deal with them alot and its not fun. Good luck. I hope it all works out for you.

Answer 6

If I remember right yes,up till age 18,after age 18 kids must be in school to continue to collect.
I can't remember the cutoff age.
Call social security,they are very helpful.

Answer 7

Yes, I'm a widow, and both you (if you didn't remarry)and the children (if they are under 18) can collect. Just call the social securtiy admin. It's in the phone book. They will walk you thru it, and get your benifits asap. It's great!!!

Answer 8

You will need a lawyer-
but I thought the wife (the 1st wife) is entitled to the SS, not the kids.

The kids are if the wife is deceased.

Check me on that, though.

Good luck

Answer 9

If his children are under the age of 18 they are entitled to a monthly stipend.

Answer 10

i'm no expert but I think they should be if he was drawing a check already. But call your local social security office and find out. if the children are miners, they should be elligible.