Apr
04
2011
By Guest (not verified)
My niece and nephew receive SS benefits due to their father's death. If they are adopted by their new step-father, will these benefits stop? The children will take their step-father's name.
Effect of survivors benefits when surviving child is adopted
No. The adoption of a child already entitled to survivor's benefits does not terminate the child's benefits.
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/439