How to File Income Tax for a Deceased Taxpayer - AARP Filing a tax return for a recently-deceased loved one you were close to can be stressful The process can also be confusing, especially if you need to file a return for someone who wasn’t your spouse and whose finances are a mystery to you
Social Security When a Spouse Dies - Guide to Survivor Benefits - AARP In most cases, you have to be at least 60 years old to claim survivor benefits How much of your deceased spouse's benefits you get depends on your age when you claim, just like regular Social Security benefits
Do Children Get a Deceased Parents Social Security? - AARP A surviving parent or other person applying for benefits on behalf of a bereaved child will need to provide proof of the child’s relationship to the deceased, such as a birth certificate or adoption record, and answer questions about their living circumstances You’ll find details about the information and documentation required on Social Security’s Form SSA-4
8 Important Benefits Veterans’ Survivors Should Know - AARP The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes to streamline the benefit application process for survivors and dependents of deceased veterans The changes are meant to make obtaining benefits easier during what’s often a complicated and emotionally overwhelming time