Death Benefit Social Security offers recipients a lump-sum death benefit. As of 2013, the benefit amount is $255. The benefit...
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Maybe. It depends on whether your spouse chose a monthly payout based solely on his/her life expectancy, or a monthly...
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If you’re married and at least 62 years old, you’re entitled to claim a Social Security spousal benefit even if...
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Burial benefits available for Veterans buried in a private cemetery may include a Government headstone, marker or medallion, a burial...
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Survivors Pension The Survivors Pension benefit, which may also be referred to as Death Pension, is a tax-free monetary benefit...
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As a general rule, local cremation costs are far more affordable than the costs associated with a funeral and traditional...
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If you’re married and at least 62 years old, you’re entitled to claim a Social Security spousal benefit even if...
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Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is a tax free income-based monthly benefit for the parent(s) of military Servicemembers who died...
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Understanding Supplemental Security Income SSI for Children-- 2017 Edition SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) FOR CHILDREN WHO IS A "CHILD" FOR...
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Why Does VA Provide a Burial Flag? A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket...
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