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If I Get Married Outside Of The Country And Then Die, Will My Wife Receive Any Benefits From My Social Security?

If I get married out of the country and die, is my wife will reacive any benefits from my social security.. thanks

Hi,

Sorry, but I can't answer that question without a lot more information. Whether or not your widow could collect benefits from your Social Security record would depend on such factors as her age, how long your marriage lasted, your widow's country of citizenship and residence, and whether or not the two of you resided together in the U.S. for at least 5 years.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jun 23 2020 - 1:17pm
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