>A surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, unmarried child, or dependent parent may be eligible for monthly [Social Security] survivor benefits based on th

>A surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, unmarried child, or dependent parent may be eligible for monthly [Social Security] survivor benefits based on the deceased worker’s earnings. https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02083 https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02083