Questions on Social Security Dependents and Survivors Benefits

When a Family Member Stops Getting Social Security, Do Others' Benefits Change?

What happens to that money? Also, if anything happens to my wife or stepdaughter (say a divorce or custody change), what happens then?

When Can Widows Get Social Security Disability Benefits?

If your deceased spouse was getting Social Security disability benefits, you might be eligible for widow’s (or widower’s) benefits—depending on your age and other factors.

Why DOMA's Reversal May Mean Less Social Security Money for Some Same-Sex Couples

With the Supreme Court's overturning of part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), many same-sex couples who are already legally married in the states they live in are suddenly married in the eyes of Social Security.

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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for learning about the disability process, and can be helpful whether you hire or lawyer or not.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

Nolo's book covers Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities.