QUESTION:

my entitlement to ex-husband's social security after his death

My ex-husband passed away recently. We were married for over 16 years and had three children. He remarried after our divorce and was married for almost 25 years. His wife is only 55 and will be working another 10 years. I am 72 and am now collecting my own social secrity. Do I have a claim on his social security benefits and what percentate???
asked by Marge Phillips, 12/11/2009
Categories: Social Security, Retired
ANSWERS:
Answered by: Editorial, 12/14/09
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You may indeed be able to collect benefits based on the earnings of your ex husbands' earnings.

You should contact your local Social Security office directly to explore this option. You can find a local office here:

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

You can also call the toll-free Social Security number 1-800-772-1213

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