What is a fair share of the lump sum that Social Security death benefits provide?
Question Details: Does everyone in the family get a fair share if a parent dies?
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 18 days ago
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Social security death benefits are extremely limited - usually about $250. They are not divided amongst people in the family and usually go to the surviving spouse. Minor children can receive longer and more significant benefits but this is a regular payment, not a lump sum.