Legal Question in Social Security Law in Nevada

survivors benefits

My husband was a veteran. we had 1 biological daughter together and he raised our 2 eldest since they were 1 and 3 we discussed adoption ...always think you have more time. Are stepchildren entitled to benefits?


Asked on 6/03/07, 6:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: survivors benefits

No. Step children do not have the same inheritance rights as adopted and natural children. Unless the child is named in a will or trust he or she does not inherit.

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Answered on 6/03/07, 12:16 pm


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