[Twotone]

My mother is receiving my father’s SS benefit, but she has to fill out a form every year stating that she has not re-married. You would think they would require something similar from everyone - a notarized form proving you are not dead & still eligible for benefits. ;-)

[knarf]

Did your mother work, or have to work prior to getting your father's SS check ?

THAT'S the point I was understanding from StarTraveler's post.