Legal Question in Social Security Law in California

can a child get her dads social security when he dies


Asked on 10/11/10, 12:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott Brear Law Practice of Scott Irvin Brear

Yes. Children under 18 can collect survivor benefits. Even before death of parent, under 18 year old children can get a portion of the amount of SS given to dad. Only one child would get 50% of whatever SS dad gets. More than one child would divide about 50%. this info is all on the SS web site.

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Answered on 11/17/10, 5:47 pm


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