Social Security Matters

Ask Rusty – Grieving Husband Asks About His Survivor Benefits

Dear Rusty: My wife died May 4, 2024. I notified Social Security, and they have removed the direct deposit made to my joint checking account on May 8, 2024. What are my options now for obtaining any benefits from my wife’s Social Security account? Signed: Grieving Husband

Dear Grieving Husband: Please accept our sincere condolences for th…