How does social security pay out inheritance?
My dad died recently and we got something from social security saying we inherited his social security.my questions are,how long does it usually take to receive the payout and do they pay it in one lump sum?I don't know how much is there but he worked all his life and died at 65.if anyone is knowledgeable on this subject please respond
Is a divorced woman entitled to her ex-husband's social security?
If she has not remarried..then she may indeed be eligible for half of his SS. She was his partner. If she has not paid into enough of her own because she was supporting his career and raising his children..then depending on the states laws she may have a claim..to his 401k too! Have her see a lawyer ASAP. If she is entitled..she needs to make sure she is protected. If she is not..then she needs to start making plans!
When did YOU get approved for Social Security Disability ?
My husband and I both receive disability benefits. 1. Him - he is disabled because he has had a hip replacement, three scopes on his knees and is due for two knee replacements. Me - I have emphysema. 2. Him - About six months Me - About three months 3. Him - He received 5 months of back pay because his disability was well-documented with medical records and Social Security also had him examined by one of their doctors. Me - I received 1 month of back pay. I have been ill for about 2 years but never had a diagnosis until recently, hence they were unable to determine when I became disabled. 4. If by "level" you mean how severe the disability is, we are both considered to be "unlikely to improve" and our disability will be reviewed once every 5-7 years. 5. Him - he is considered to have multiple conditions by SS. Me - although I have limited mobile activity, I only applied because of the emphysema. Social Security has been a godsend to us, but we would never have applied for the benefits if either of us could have found a job suitable for us. My husband has always worked in fabricating jobs and is good at it, but, as you know, there are simply no jobs available. He's now been off work for two years and is no longer capable of the demands of the work; he simply is in too much pain. I have worked in the customer service area and I'm damned good at it, but I'm no longer able to do the physical aspects of the job. I do plan on taking some courses at the local college to gain skills for some kind of work. SS also has a "ticket to work" program through which I would be able to get training. Ironically, my husband was offered a job as a welder about two months after he started receiving SS, but was unable physically to accept it. I have no quarrels with the way our claims were handled. If you have a true disability, SS will pay your benefits that are due. Of course, they have to weed out the people who are trying to get a free ride. Both of us would willingly trade our benefits for good health a thousand times over. Hope this helps.