spousal

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The agency typically automatically switches a person’s spousal benefits to survivor benefits if he or she was already receiving spousal benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Acting as Val’s agent under the power of attorney, he signed to change the beneficiaries to the grandchildren and waive Val’s spousal rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The family’s attempt to designate 36 grandchildren as beneficiaries was rejected due to issues with a spousal waiver.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Jimenez opened a family law practice in Palmdale more than two decades ago, handling divorce, custody, spousal and child support, workers’ compensation, personal injury and other civil matters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I long before the blissful hour arrives Would chant, in lonely peace, the spousal verse Of this great consummation.”

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 by Various