Full question:
Hello, My name is Linda my partner James of 23 years died august 31,2010. We never married. I would like to know if I qualify for widows benefits?
- Category: Social Security
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
It seems you are asking about Social Security survivor's benefits. According to the law, a "widow" is defined as the surviving wife of an individual (see 42 U.S.C. § 416(c)(5)). Therefore, since you were not married to James, you would not qualify for widow's benefits.
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