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Am I Able To Collect Social Security From My Deceased Husband's SS?
am i able to collect social security benefits from deceased husband social security if so how do i go about it
Hi. I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I can't answer your question without information such as your age, how long you were married, and whether or not you're already drawing benefits. The requirements for widow's benefits are outlined in the following section of Social Security's handbook: https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0401.html.
Our software (https://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/purchase) could help you determine whether or not you may be eligible for benefits, and if so, your best strategy for claiming benefits. However, you'd need to be able to furnish your husband's earnings history or his approximate benefit rate in order to get the best results from the software.
If you are eligible for widow's benefits, you would need to call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to apply for benefits.
Best, Jerry