Question Details: My husband and I were separated and I had just had a daughter with another man when he died. We also had 2 sons. Can all 3 children receive benefits even though the third has a different father and last name?
I am sorry for your loss. I am assuming you mean social security survivor benefits.
Social Security survivors benefits can be paid to:
The person who has died had to have been working and paid Social Security taxes.
Up to ten years of work is needed to be eligible for benefits, depending on the person's age at the time of death.
You should contact your local Social Security office to discuss your eligibility and the eligibility of your children.

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