I have a six year old daughter. My husband, from whom I was legally separated, passed away. He was 36 and never collected Social Security. He worked all but for the last 5 years, paying into Social Security every week. When I went to get benefits for my daughter, the man behind the counter looked at my ID and asked if he had collected benefits.
By Ashley
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Call your local Social security Office and talk to them in order to get the correct answer.
This is difficult to believe but you should return to the Social Security office and if given the same answer - then you should ask to speak to their supervisor.
Be sure to have all your information with you.
You will need the following:
Your husband's social security number and his death certificate.
Your marriage certificate as well as your social security number and identification/drivers license.
Your daughter's birth certificate and SS number.
Take along your legal separation papers just in case you need them.
Apply right way because benefits only begin on the date you apply although you may have to wait a few weeks/months for your benefits to be approved. When/if approved, the benefits will begin on the original date you applied.
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