Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
death
If my father passed away a year after
getting remarried does my mother have a
right to claim his s.s since she was married
with him longer and had 3 children by
him?
Asked on 6/17/09, 5:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq.
Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis
Re: death
You mother needs to contact social security to determine what if any benefits you father was elligible for. If they were married longer than 10 years, she may have a right to draw benefits based upon the contributions he made over his lifetime. The fact that there was 3 children or that she and your father were married longer than your father and his second wife is irrelevant.
Answered on 6/17/09, 6:21 am
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