Называется Social Security survivor benefits, если не пенсионер - не важно. Если не работал, то у нее сейчас должно больше оставаться на семью чем с ним было. Не то что я очень в теме, но знаю что детям платят до определенного возраста, маме тоже если она заботится о детях до 16-ти?, хотя это вроде бы зависит от ее заработка.
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Surviving Spouse
A surviving spouse may be able to get the full benefits of the deceased spouse when they reach full retirement age. Full retirement age depends on the year you were born. A surviving spouse who was born between 1945 and 1956 reaches full retirement age at 66. After birth year 1956, the age for full retirement benefits increases gradually – 1957 (66 and 2 mo.), 1959 (66 and 6 mo.), 1961 (66 and 10 mo.). For those born in 1962 and thereafter, full retirement age will be age 67. A surviving spouse can get reduced benefits as early as age 60.
A surviving spouse who is disabled can start getting survivors’ benefits at age 50. A surviving spouse who is caring for the minor or disabled children of the deceased can get benefits at any age.
Unmarried Children of the Deceased
Children under the age of 18 are entitled to receive survivors’ benefits. That age increases to age 19 if the child is still enrolled in high school. If a child was disabled before the age of 22, that child is also entitled to benefits - age is irrelevant. Disabled children may also collect SSI (Supplemental Social Security) if their parents have financial need. In some circumstances, stepchildren, grandchildren, and adopted children are also eligible.
