Question for the Money Doctors

Question submitted on Sep 8, 2012.

Question

My father died @ 94yrs old this passed 2/2012.He had a good pension. Can my mother still collect his pension?

Answer

Only if the pension was a joint and survivor annuity type benefit.  You need to check with the provider to see what he elected. 

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