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Originally Posted by Janke
Can't answer the why question. The representative of the estate is 7th in line. First person in line is the spouse who lives with the deceased. An ex-spouse is nowhere on the list, but could get the money as representative payee for the deceased's child. But it's the child's money.
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That's not true an ex-spouse is entitled to benefits under certain rules. My aunts collects benefits from 2 husbands, and she is rich. I don't think SS survivors benefits include deceased children. I believe you are entitled to up to 6 months backpay.
http://www.ssa.gov/survivorplan/onyourown3.htm
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10084.html#2