Legal Question in Social Security Law in Texas
Eligible for benefits
My ex-husband died 11/09/2004, I was told by a friend that I might could get his social security benefit. We were married for 12+ years and neither one of us is re-married. I am still paying of our debt for the marriage and was thinking this could help a lot. Thank you for your time. Jennifer Bateman
Asked on 11/15/04, 3:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Burch
Burch Law Office
Re: Eligible for benefits
your friend is right. go to your local social security office and they will be helpful. If you otherwise qualify for benefits, they will calculate your monthly benefit under your ex-husbands social security number and tell you whether it is more advantageous than under your own.
Answered on 11/17/04, 4:40 pm