I'm 15 and I live with my uncle because my mother passed away when I was 7 and I don't know my dad. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be getting money from my mother or if my uncle's hiding it from me.
By cyle
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Have you talked to your uncle about this. That being said, I don't think any survivors benefits are supposed to go directly to the minor child. My guess would be that they would be used to help support that child, and if the money isn't needed for that it could be put into a college fund. As long as a minor is being supported by somebody else there is no need for the minor to have a large amount of cash at their disposal.
This might be better handled by Social Security. I agree with the other post about money going to a minor child.
The other posters are certainly correct.Talk to your uncle first.
If he was made your legal guardian when your mother died then he should have been receiving benefits on your behalf if he is the one supplying you a place to live and taking care of your other needs (food, clothing, school supplies, etc.).
As a minor, You would have to establish that you are taking care of yourself (your own shelter, food and etc.) for benefits to go to you personally.
If you are not satisfied with the answers you receive from your uncle then you can get an adult to take you to your local Social Security office and ask your questions there.
Correct answers can only come from a visit to the SS office - not over the telephone.
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