He "died" while his children were minors so they received survivors benefits. His ex wife received the funds as their guardian. she did not receive any funds for herself.tomtexan wrote:If he were still "alive" technically speaking, the benefits would have been paid to him so I don't see what they (SSA) are upset about unless the spouse got paid more than what he would have received. It's not like they are out any money. But I'm not on SS. Maybe there is something about it that I'm unaware of.
If he were not legally dead the funds would not have been paid. Now if he lives past 62 and SS does not have to pay his retirement benefits that may offset some of what was paid out.