When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement plans were already fragile. One of the most confusing issues I see is ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on spousal benefits, including former-spouse and surviving spousal benefits — ...

When a person passes away, their Social Security benefits may extend to surviving family members. These benefits aim to provide financial support to those who depended on the deceased. The process ...

Spouses with no work history can claim Social Security on the work record of their retired partner (or ex-partner) under certain conditions. If the spouse claims Social Security at full retirement age ...

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For your clients, losing a family member can be a difficult time. Not only have they lost a loved one, they may have also lost a major contributor to the family’s income. This can present financial ...

Claiming age impacts your spousal benefits, but the rules are different than those for personal retirement benefits. You must work with your spouse to come up with a smart claiming strategy for the ...

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