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you do not leave your benefits to your surviving spouse, however, Social Security looks at the benefits received by both, and if the deceased spouse received more, the amount going to the surviving spouse will be increased to that amount.
Answered on Jan 05th, 2015 at 6:31 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship