It is important to note that this is a unique benefit, distinct from any other survivor benefits that may be available. The lump-sum death payment is not available to all family members.

This payment is a one-time benefit and is separate from any ongoing survivor benefits that may be available. The lump-sum death payment is not available to all family members. It is specifically ...

When markets are volatile, your estate can benefit from a refresh ... give up to $13.99 million during his or her lifetime (or at death), free of gift and estate tax. When the markets are down ...

Claiming age has a significant effect on the size of your survivors benefit. Remarriage could render ... credits in the three years before their death. To prove that you qualify, you'll have ...

Survivors benefits allow widows or widowers to inherit their deceased partner's retirement benefit, provided it's larger than their own retirement benefit. If the widow or widower claims Social ...