Social Security, Survivor?

Question

i am sixteeny yours old and live in new mexico well my dad passed away cou[ple weeks ago,,,,,,when he was alive i got social secuirty from him around 300 and well i am suppose to be getting liek 700 now would i still get the one before plus the survivors?

Answer 1

No, you cannot get both. You will get the higher amount which in your case would be your survivor benefit.