Social Security provides financial assistance to eligible family members after a beneficiary’s death. These benefits are available to spouses, children and, in some cases, dependent parents.

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Survivor benefits allow your spouse to receive tup to he same amount you were receiving from Social Security prior to your death. As a result, you should consider the joint life expectancy of you ...