What would social security survivor benefit be?

Question

My husband passed away in 1999. He was collecting some social security bit I am not certain how much.
He retired in 1992 at the age of 64.
He earned $800,000. in his last year of employment.
I know that I am eligible for 71% at age 60 in 2 years.
Can anyone help me calculate the amount?

Answer 1

You seem to know the basic rules - you would be eligible for 71.5% of your husband's benefit when you reach age 60. If you wait until your full retirement age (which will be at age 66), you would be eligible to collect 100% of your husband's benefit amount. Between age 60 and age 66, you would be eligible for somewhere between 71.5 and 99%. The longer you wait, the higher your benefit.

You should definitely contact the Social Security Administration for a more precise answer, especially since you don't remember what your husband's benefit amount was. They can undoubtedly look up his records and find out the exact number.

Answer 2

Go to www.socialsecurity.gov

Answer 3

ONLY ONE GOING TO ANSWER THAT IS THE SOCIAL THEMSELVES.