can a minor receive social security if a parent dies?

Answer 1

If the parent worked long enough under a job that paid into the Social Security System, the surviving child(ren) can get a monthly benefit check. They will get this money until the month in which the child turns 18.

In addition, if the surviving parent earns under a certain amount, the surviving parent may also qualify for benefits.

You would need to go to your local Social Security office to apply. Take the death certificate of the parent, and the birth certificate of the surviving child, as well as the Social Security numbers of all involved.

Answer 2

If your are under 18 and a parent dies, you receive social security till you turn 18 or longer if you go to college. It gets sent to your legal guardian as a form of child support. My sister receives it for my nephew.

Answer 3

Only if the minor is emancipated, if not then the minor becomes a warden of the state, where the state provides. If the child lives with anybody else and that person does not make enough money to support the child the adult will be seen as the caretaker/guardian meaning they can get money through the appropriate channels.

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure that you get something. I know a friend of mine whos father died and he gets checks monthly, I'm thinking it's from the social security office.

Answer 5

yes, my father died and I recieved monthly checks until I was 18 or finished with school, and it was through the social security office.

Answer 6

No, it isn't genuine. Survivor's advantages end at age 18 until eventually you're nonetheless in extreme college. if you're nonetheless in extreme college once you change 18 they proceed until eventually you graduate or turn age 19, whichever comes first. There aren't any advantages payable for pupils. Sorry.

Answer 7

No social Security is for people who have an ailment / disorder / disease that can no longer work. You get social security if you are over the age of 65 and apply. If your parents die and you are under the age of 18 all of your parents assets *house, money* will be put into lockdown by the state until you turn 18. But once you turn 18, its a hell of a ride to get back what is rightfully yours. HOWEVER, if your parents have a will and the will says to all the assets in your name, then when they die you will have access to them when you hit 18. Until then they will be under the eyes of a parent appointed guardian or a state appointed guardian.

Answer 8

Yes its called survivors benefits. http://www.ssa.gov/

Answer 9

I believe there are survivor benefits, but I don't know how they work.

Answer 10

yes but needs an adult to be beneficiary