gwynne Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 I'm sorry people have had these problems. But I have to say....When my husband died suddenly, I didn't experience this. I was aware of procedures and how the government functions. I immediately took a deep breath and told myself I could grieve later. Within 24 hours, all money with his name on it anywhere was moved to an account with only my name. Fortunately (??) there was not a lot of it. He had 1 credit card with a low balance which I paid and then put a hold on. Later, when I had death certificates, I closed these accounts with no problem. I contacted SS and got in their que. An english speaking rep called me back within 5 days. Admittedly, if I had been dealing with a lot of money and investment accounts etc. it probably would not have been as easy. I guess there's one advantage to being poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEWMtnMama Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Keep in mind that government workers are under the stress of having a government shutdown and loss of income during the holiday season due to a few selfish Congress critters. If they are short tempered and easily frustrated who can blame them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Poor little souls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 4 hours ago, NEWMtnMama said: Keep in mind that government workers are under the stress of having a government shutdown and loss of income during the holiday season due to a few selfish Congress critters. If they are short tempered and easily frustrated who can blame them? US government workers do not forfeit income in a government shutdown. just a delayed pay check for not working. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 "Just".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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