Can I get half of my husbands 401k in a divorce?

Can I get half of my husbands 401k in a divorce?

Your desire to protect your funds may be self-seeking. Or it may be a matter of survival. But either way, your spouse has the legal grounds to claim all or part of your 401k benefits in a divorce settlement. And in most cases, you’ll have to find a way to make a fair and equitable split of the funds.

What happens to a person’s Social Security when they die?

As long as you remain alive, you continue drawing benefits based on your work record and how much you’ve earned over your lifetime. When you die, the benefits cease – there is no accrued balance that is paid out to your estate or to your survivors. Social Security does not pay benefits for the month of your death.

Who notifies Social Security of a 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-.