Legal Question in Social Security Law in New Jersey

survivor benifits for minors

is a minor entitled to the survivor benefits that are sent to a guardain?

how is a minor able to access survivor benefits sent to a guradian?


Asked on 3/22/07, 2:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Selagy F. Randall Selagy, P.C.

Re: survivor benifits for minors

A guardian of a child has a fiduciary duty regarding the child's funds. State law controls what a guardian can do.

However, if this person is receiving Social Security as a representative payee for the child, Social Security Regulations also say what can be done with the child's money.

If there is any suspicion of mis-appropriation of the funds, have the child contact a local lawyer and the Social Security Admin.

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Answered on 3/23/07, 12:02 pm


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