The surviving legal spouse: Proof to establish SSS membership of the deceased member or pensioner; Death certificate of the deceased member or pensioner; Marriage Certificate; and Proof of payment of funeral expenses, if available.
Taxpayers can claim the qualifying surviving spouse filing status if all of the following conditions are met: You were entitled to file a joint return with your spouse for the year your spouse died. Have had a spouse who died in either of the two prior years. You must not remarry before the end of the current tax year.
The surviving legal spouse: Proof to establish SSS membership of the deceased member or pensioner; Death certificate of the deceased member or pensioner; Marriage Certificate; and Proof of payment of funeral expenses, if available.
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.
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.
Who can get Survivor benefits Are age 60 or older, or age 50–59 if you have a disability, and. Were married for at least 9 months before your spouse's death, and. Didn't remarry before age 60 (age 50 if you have a disability).
However, not everyone can collect survivor benefits. Eligibility typically depends on several factors, including the deceased worker's earned Social Security credits, the survivor's relationship to the deceased, as well as their age or disability status.
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.
H2: How long does the retirement process take? The approval timeline varies by benefit type. Retirement benefits typically take six weeks, while disability benefits may require three to five months. Survivors benefits average two to three months for processing.
As a surviving spouse, you're entitled to 100% of the deceased's benefits once you reach full retirement age. The full retirement age can differ based on the type of benefit. See this chart for the survivor's full retirement age.