I am a widow age 48, my husband age 55 suddenly died. He has paid he full amount towards Social security. I have two children, age 17 and 13. Am I entitled to his Social Security benefit as well as benefits for the two children? I am currently employed as a physical therapist.

I am a widow age 48. My husband age 55 suddenly passed away. I am working full time as a physical therapist. I have two dependent children, 17 and 13. Am I entitled to his widows Social Security benefit as well as the benefit for my two children?

Social Security survivors benefits can be paid to:
A widow or widower -- full benefits at full retirement age, or reduced benefits as early as age 60
A disabled widow or widower -- as early as age 50
A widow or widower at any age if he or she takes care of the deceased's child who is under age 16 or disabled, and receiving Social Security benefits
Unmarried children under 18, or up to age 19 if they are attending high school full time. Under certain circumstances, benefits can be paid to stepchildren, grandchildren, or adopted children.
Children at any age who were disabled before age 22 and remain disabled.
Dependent parents age 62 or older

Source: Government Social Security Website (Social Security Online: Widows, Widowers & Other Survivors: Qualify and Apply (http://www.ssa.gov/ww&os2.htm))

I am currently receiving a widow's pension with respects to my late husband. If my current husband dies do I receive both pensions?

My Husband was pension age when he died last march 2010 I have received brievement allowanace only for 52 weeks this ends in 6 weeks time... I am under pension age... do I receive any of my late husbands state pension at my age 58yr old.. when 52 weeks are up.. Or what has happened to my husbands national insurance constibutions,,

Jolinspain - it's best to start a new thread when asking a new question, rather than tacking onto an older, different question. And it would be helpful if you tell us what country you are from, as systems are different. I'm guessing you are in the UK, whereas the original question in this thread was about Social Security in the US.