An Attorney Can Help you with Disabled Widow Benefits in Fontana CA
There is no way around it: Losing a spouse can be a devastating experience both financially and personally. For those that are disabled and were reliant on their deceased spouse for financial support, the impact of this loss will be even more severe. However, in some cases, the surviving spouse may be eligible to receive Social Security survivors benefits as a disabled widow.
Please read on to get general advice on the most common questions we get about disabled widows benefits in Fontana CA. Then contact us at 866-536-5788 to schedule a free consultation if you need help with this or other Social Security related issues.
How Long Will I Need to Wait for My Disabled Widows Benefits in Fontana CA?
It depends. One thing is certain: You are not eligible for benefits in the month during which your spouse died. If you received a check for them from SSA, whether for disability or retirement, you must return it. If an automatic payment went through then it must be returned. Your attorney can help you determine when your benefits are likely to start.
Who Can Receive DWB Benefits in Fontana CA?
If a person worked under Social Security long enough to qualify for benefits and dies, then their widow or widower may be eligible to receive disabled widows benefits in Fontana CA. The number of work credits required to ensure a person qualifies will depend on how old the person was when they died. The younger a person is at the age of their death, the fewer credits they are likely to have and the less likely their widow is to qualify for DWB.
In order for a person’s widow or widower to qualify for benefits, they must have been at least 50 at the time of their death. The widow or widower must be disabled and their disability must have started either before the death of their spouse or within seven years of that date.
How Can I Talk to a Disabled Widows Benefits Attorney in Fontana CA?
At The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker we understand how difficult this time is. We know you need help and were are here to provide it. Call us now at 866-536-5788. Whether your case is simple or complex, we can take care of the details so you can rest assured you are getting the benefits you are owed.
