My sons' father recently passed away' They are 40 and 37. Dad never paid a dime of child support. Sister is beneficiary on the IRA. Shouldn't that go to the sons? Also what about Social Security?
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Your sons are too old to get survivor benefits from Social Security. It is my understanding that a person can choose anyone they want to be the beneficiary of their IRA. It doesnt even have to be their spouse.
The beneficiary he selected can be any person he chooses after he passes.
As far as social security, up to age 18/19 (if still in elementary or secondary school full time) or disabled before 22 and remain disabled.
Reference: www.ssa.gov/
Too late to collect any money.
It is sad that you did not pursue getting child support when your sons were younger but perhaps you had your reasons at that time. Or perhaps you tried and no funds were available?
Your children are adults now and it is way too late to think about child support now. You should have done this 30 years ago. As for an IRA, he doesn't have to leave it to his kids. He can leave this to anyone he wants. You don't have a case now and there is nothing you can do any longer.
I find it really frustrating to hear some of the comments "You should have done this when they were younger" Yada Yada I tried maybe if the state I live in would have pursued him effectively I would have gotten something. Maybe they should be responsible.
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