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Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?

My granddaughter's father just died a couple weeks ago; she is 9 years old. He had been receiving benefits for 11 years, up until he died. I am her guardian. Will she now be able to receive his benefits? He is on the birth certificate. He was in a relationship with my daughter for 11 years. I took legal custody 4 years ago.

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March 21, 20150 found this helpful

Only the Social Security Administration can answer your questions. You can find some information via their website but should have all of your questions answered by visiting their local office.

 

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Go to the Social Security office for correct answers.

What type of benefits was he receiving? SSI/SSD? Why was she not receiving benefits while he was alive?

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I'm assuming there was no marriage? I do not believe this will matter if he is listed as the father on her birth certificate and you have legal custody.

Be sure to take all legal papers with you so you will not have to make a second trip. Papers:
Your legal photo ID (drivers license is best).
Yours and your granddaughters SS numbers.
Papers showing you are legal guardian.
Her fathers SS number.
Her fathers death certificate may be necessary
(I would take it just in case.)

You should go ASAP as benefits will not be effective/start until the
date you apply.

 

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