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Wed 14 Oct, 2026 08:31 am
If a surviving spouse applies for widow's benefits, and her deceased husband was married before for well over 10 years with that marriage ending in wife #1's death, would the surviving spouse need the death certificate of wife #1 in addition to all other documents? Or would the full name, birth date and death date suffice?
@ss21274,
Speak to a financial advisor.
There are far too many variables, not least the wording of the policy and the country of origin.
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