I wanted to know, if I never collected my deceased father's Social Security Survivor's insurance benefits at the age of 15 since I had no clue I could and my mother didn't either can I collect them now at the age of 39?
By Sergio
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You should contact the Social Security Administration to find an answer. Usually they will only provide any benefit that is due based upon the date of your application. You may have missed any possible benefit by now.
You should pay a visit to your SS office for correct answers to your questions. Perhaps your mother should also go so she will know if benefits will be available at retirement age.
Benefit periods usually begin on the date application is filed. Child benefits are usually only paid until a child reaches 18 or is still in high school (unless they are declared disabled). I do not believe any benefits will be available for you now but you should definitely go to your SS office.
You may/will need your SS number and your Dad's SS number and death certificate. Your mother will need the same but she may also need her marriage license.
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