My sister and I were 12 and 17, when our father passed away. That was 16 years ago. He was 41 years old at the time. I'm not sure when he became a US citizen, but it must of been at least 5 years prior to his death. My question is how can I find out if we are now at this day and age eligible to receive his survival benefits if any and if these even apply?
By Liz N.
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If you were 12 and 17 when he died, and that was 16 years ago, I don't believe you are eligible for anything. Up to age 18, or older if to are still a student. That ship has sailed long ago. www.socialsecurity.gov is where I answer all my own questions.
How about asking the social security office?
You should phone the toll free national number for Social Security to find out your options.
I believe you would have been eligible from the time of his death if he had been a US Citizen at the time. I also believe you would be eligible for benefits longer than age 18 if you were a full-time college student.
Your benefits have more to do with YOU and your age at the time of your father's death (as long as he was a citizen when he died). They have nothing to do with your father and his age or how long he was a citizen. Its all about you.
I have three daughters one is 18 and is graduating high school, I'm wanting to know if her benefit payments will be split amongst the other two who are 15 and 16.
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