Can a child collect social security on a deceased parent after they turn 18?

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2026-05-02 21:55

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If a working parent has met all the other criteria, then upon his death his dependents would qualify for Social Security benefits. By dependents, I mean children, spouses, etc. There is no cause of death clause in Social Security Survivor benefits, like you would find in a standard life insurance policy. 33% of Social Security benefits are given to adults. Whether there is a surviving parent does not matter. In fact the surviving spouse would also receive survivor benefits.

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