Apr
02
2013
By Guest (not verified)
My mother passed away, I know she received her check for the past 15 + years on the 3rd of the month And I now have no idea where the money went as she lived with a caregiver. I believe the care giver had a debit card and checks of my mother. do I have any recourse? is there a death benefit? I was left to pay all expenses. the care giver kept all my mothers belongings. I am concerned as to her last check and any other benefits.
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Death of a Social Security beneficiary
The following will help regarding final benefits and notifications :
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/349
The $255 lump sum is payable to either a surviving spouse or a child who is eligible for benefits on the deceased person's record in the month of death.
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/202