Do pensions go to surviving spouse?

Do pensions go to surviving spouse?

The federal pension law, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), requires private pension plans to provide benefits to surviving spouses. If your spouse died before this date, the spouse may have chosen a benefit that would be paid only while he or she was alive, and there would be no survivor benefit.

What documents are needed to report death to Social Security?

Your Social Security number and the deceased worker’s Social Security number. A death certificate. (Generally, the funeral director provides a statement that can be used for this purpose.) Proof of the deceased worker’s earnings for last year (W-2 forms or self- employment tax return).

Who notifies Social Security Death?

In most cases, the funeral home will report the person’s death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased person’s Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-(TTY 1-.

Does Social Security pay for cremation?

In addition to the monthly benefits for certain family members, a spouse, or a minor child if there is no surviving spouse, may be eligible for a one-time payment of $255. This can be put toward cremation or burial expenses.

Do you have to pay back Social Security when someone dies?

If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits, you must return the benefit received for the month of death and any later months. For example, if the person died in July, you must return the benefits paid in August.

What is the maximum Social Security benefit for someone born in 1957?

If you were born in 1957 your full retirement age is 66 and 6 months. If you start receiving benefits at age 66 and 6 months you get 100 percent of your monthly benefit. If you delay receiving retirement benefits until after your full retirement age, your monthly benefit continues to increase.

Does Social Security recognize guardianship?

Yes. Social Security does not instruct or guide the guardian payee in how to compute fees. As noted, SSA generally allows representative payees who are legal guardians to deduct court authorized guardianship fees and those fees may be deducted from Social Security benefits.