Death Certificate duly registered with LCR or issued by the PSA of the following, whichever is applicable. Birth Certificate of the deceased member. Joint Affidavit (CLD-1.3) preferably by the relatives of the deceased member. For legal heirs, birth certificate of at least two (2) legal heirs.
Usually, you can't get surviving spouse's benefits if you remarry before age 60 (or age 50 if you have a disability). But remarriage after age 60 (or age 50 if you have a disability) won't prevent you from getting benefit payments based on your former spouse's work.
Rights of a Surviving Spouse Under Georgia Probate Law In Georgia, if the married couple did not have children, then the surviving spouse will usually receive the inheritance. If there are children, then the inheritance will be divided among the children and spouse.
Not everyone automatically qualifies for survivor benefits. Typically, the deceased must have accumulated enough work credits through Social Security taxes. Surviving spouses may be eligible at age 60 (or 50 if disabled), and unmarried children under 18 (or up to 19 if still in high school) generally qualify.
Military duty status at time of death is not a factor in determining eligibility. $255 has not changed since its inception and is not indexed for inflation. Application is made by calling 1-800-772-1213. (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office.
Usually, you can't get surviving spouse's benefits if you remarry before age 60 (or age 50 if you have a disability). But remarriage after age 60 (or age 50 if you have a disability) won't prevent you from getting benefit payments based on your former spouse's work.
Proof of death — either from a funeral home or a death certificate. Your SSN, and the deceased worker's SSN. Your birth certificate. Your marriage certificate if you're a surviving spouse.