spousal

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This is what the widow should do next, along with an explanation of how spousal and survivor Social Security benefits work.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

So, if you never claimed spousal benefits and the agency therefore did not switch you to survivor benefits, that benefit is unaffected by your own early claiming.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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

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

Love that has ne’er forgiven Is virgin and untender; spousal passion Becomes acquainted with life’s vilest things, Transmutes them, and exalts. 

From Reviews by Wilde, Oscar