Is a wife able to collect her dead husbands retirement benifits if they were married over ten years?
959930
APPLY...and, then if you are not satisfied with the answer, get in touch with an attorney or the union where the spouse worked.
1010433
keep in mind that all property passes to the surviving spouse when one spouse dies...unless otherwise specified. Even though there was a will...unless it specifically states a division of assets...you might be entitled to nothing. If the two were divorced, it complicates things if the will was not updated. Also, if you are a minor, you have less control than if not a minor.\n\nHowever...the fact that a will was not shown to you IS curious. Do what the first person said. A will becomes public information. Go get a copy! It will just be a few bucks copying charge and then you'll know....
32795
I do not know if you know this but, if you were married to him for at least 10 years while he was an active member of the military you are entitled to half.  This needs to be stated during the divorce.  If it never was talked about then you need to get an attorney and discuss if you are eligible.  If you waved the right to his retirement during your divorce you will never get it the decision is final and non-reversible.  Your divorce attorney can tell you if he is receiving his retirement pay if you are in titled to it.  If not sorry bout your luck, he does not have to tell you unless you take him back to court to increase child support or alimony.
35070
In general a better answer is yes she can, through what is commonly referred to as a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order).  The amount she may or will be entitled to varies by court decision in most cases, she could take none, all, or some.  Sorry for the bad news.  Talk to an attorney.
56909
It will be listed in the QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order). Typically, if your ex-wife had no retirement assets of her own, the QDRO would require you to transfer one half of your accumulated retirement assets to her. this percentage is not written in stone and your QDRO could be different. If by "retirement benefits" you are referring to a pension or other defined benefit type plan, the QDRO will also spell out how that would be treated. If your divorce is complete your attorney should be able to help you decipher the QDRO.\n\nAlso, child support payments are only made as long as the child is a minor, unless some other circumstance (i.e. a special needs child) causes the judge to alter the norm.
953832
I am not positive about death but; in divorce, both parties are responsible for debts incurred durring the course of the marriage.  I am inclined to say yes after death if it is something that is in both of your names, like a mortgage, any loans, any joint debts yes.  I don't know that you would be liable for things only in his name.  Call a lawyer, most will give a free consultation in the office or even over the phone.
768936
Unfortunately, if it wasn't written in the divorce decree, I don't think you'll be able to get anything from it. Remember, he is your ex, which means you have no ties to his pension. I know about this because of my divorce. Everything, including my pension, that was of value was put into my divorce documents. It also stated that from this point forward, everything was separate. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
827706
With a dead exwife he can collect her SS benefits.
426838
Not if it's standard social security and he's at least 62. If  he's receiving disability or receiving any additional SSI payments these could be affected. It's also possible that it could affect any Medicare he's receiving so check that out as well. Be aware that there may also be Income Tax or Gift Tax issues with something like this.\n\nGive me the complete details and I'll try to help you understand the full impact. (That's what I do is Tax Consulting and financial planning.) \n\nRemember that it's possible that he could receive the house and use it under a family trust or some other arraignment that prevent any negative results if it's done right.
281673
only if she had worked for a minimum of 10 years.... my brothers old lady passed away a few years back,,,,, he was unable to get ssi for himself and the kids because she never worked and payed into an ssi account..... sorry man,,,hope every thing works out....
460289
Does the current wife own the house? If yes then of course, if he's the owner then he'll have to give her permission, but of course can still be done.  The state would only be able to collect what was owed, and since he was up to date that wouldn't be much that he's behind.
742537
Joe H.:\n   You didn't make a lot of information available to answer your question accurately. But let's go with the basic. You have a small company of which you are the owner. Your wife can be an employee of the company simply by filling out the paperwork, W4, I 9, etc, listing her SocSec number and so on. She becomes an employee at that point. But, Joe H., you must be aware that should you meet your untimely demise, unless you have a living will or document stating otherwise, she (your wife) becomes owner of your business upon your death. I hope several things for you (both) and that this information helps.\n\nzeke
129526
yes. anything acquired during the marriage is marital property no matter whose name is on it
113412
yes, as long as you were married for 10 years or longer, you can file on his SS
473504
Even if they marry, the IRA is in the name of the 71 year old and they have to start withdrawing.  The person does not have to withdraw it all at once.  The IRA can't be transferred to the spouse except upon death.
888261
100% will still go to the wife. You can't designate to have someone who isn't yet living in this world to be beneficiary. Last time I checked, a person of the cloth did not dictate a will either. It must be in writing and signed.
950306
WOMEN inherit money from the husbands when they croak.  Often the insurance pays off the mortgage.  There may be life insurance.  If hubby had stocks and bonds, those become available as cash.  \n\nSo a lifetime of investing and self-denial are available to the spouse at death.  The money comes like magic from the ether, so it is lightly regarded and often frittered away.