Receiving Social Security Survivor's Benefits?

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My father past away the first of last year, he past from some kind lack of oxygen to his brain. My mother receives Social Security on my behalf, which is to take care of me, for essentials, etc. I moved out about 5-6 months ago with my fiancé. I am only 17 and I will be 18 in December and I haven't attended school since before he past. My mother doesn't help me with anything I need.

She uses it to pay her rent and other bills. I was wondering if I could get the Social Security to help me pay so I can finish school and get my driver's license. I have asked her for help and she has told me she would help me out, but hasn't yet. I really need some kind of help for my dentist bills and my doctor's as well. I want to know if I could receive it instead of my mother?

By Breanna

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March 26, 20150 found this helpful

You must contact your local Social Security Administration office to find answers to your questions.

Judy W.

April 21, 20150 found this helpful

Breanna, so sorry for your loss. For one. if your no longer living In her home and not attending school, your Mother is more than likely committing a felony for each month she receives your benefits without reporting a change. If you've quit school, I don't think your entitled to those benefits so depending on when you last attended, she could have to at the very least pay all of that money back.

You should definitely go to typical office and report the changes since you have not done anything illegal. It will definitely stop at age eighteen if the school factor doesn't come into
play. It is also possible they will try to recoup some of the money you didn't get benefits from, and return it to you down the road, even if you turn eighteen.

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