Apr 1, 2025 · You might need to also file a separate estate income tax return for the deceased, using Form 1041, if their estate earned money after the person died. Assets such as stocks, …

Oct 10, 2018 · Spouses of deceased Social Security beneficiaries may be able to collect survivor benefits for life, but remarrying can affect eligibility.

Dec 5, 2025 · In most cases, you have to be at least 60 years old to claim survivor benefits. How much of your deceased spouse's benefits you get depends on your age when you claim, just …

Oct 10, 2018 · If your spouse had not yet reached full retirement age, Social Security bases the survivor benefit on the deceased’s primary insurance amount.

Oct 17, 2025 · Social Security can pay benefits to a deceased recipient's former spouse. Read more to see if you qualify for ex-spouse survivor benefits.

Feb 19, 2020 · If a beneficiary dies before receiving a Social Security payment that is already due, a family member or legal representative can collect it.

Mar 25, 2021 · The latest information from the IRS on returning economic stimulus payments sent to deceased people.

May 6, 2025 · The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes to streamline the benefit application process for survivors and dependents of deceased veterans. The changes …

Oct 10, 2018 · The death of someone who was receiving or eligible for Social Security on their own work record triggers a one-time payment of $255 (often called the “lump-sum death …

Oct 10, 2018 · The death benefit is a one-time payment, not to be confused with survivor benefits, which are monthly payments made to the surviving spouse, ex-spouse, children or, in rare …