‘There might be a silver lining’: My friend’s wife died at 60 after a high-earning career. Can he claim her Social Security?

A man whose wife died at age 60 after a high-earning career may be eligible to claim survivor benefits through Social Security based on her work history. Eligibility for such benefits depends on factors including the length of the marriage, the deceased's work record, and the survivor's age at the time of claim. The couple had been married for more than 30 years before her death.

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