Don’t Forget About Social Security Survivor Benefits

This column explains why it is important not to forget about the Social Security survivor benefit program. The burden of applying for these survivor benefits is placed on the surviving family member so it is a good idea to act as soon as possible. Conditions that are required for qualifying for the benefit is listed in this column. The applications for the Survivor Benefit Program are not available online so people should contact their local Social Security office. People that want to learn more about how the Social Security survivor benefit program can be worked into their individual estate plan should speak with an estate planning professional. It is important for people to act as soon as possible so that they can obtain the full benefit of the program.

See Lowell Sun, Social Security has survivor’s benefits, The Lowell Sun, January 24, 2016.