survivors benefits

Deceased's family aid

Survivors benefits are payments made to the family members of a deceased person, typically from Social Security, pensions, or life insurance.

A surviving spouse, dependent children, or sometimes parents may qualify: She applied for survivors benefits after her husband died.

The amount usually depends on the deceased's earnings history or policy terms.

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Post-career compensation entitlements

disability benefits · personal pension · unemployment benefits · earned income

benefit type/structure

survivors benefitslife insurance payout

Policy's posthumous disbursement

one-time payment · death benefit · life insurance proceeds · inheritance

timing of benefit relative to death

survivors benefitspension income

Payments to retired workers

Family

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