I have a question.. can a woman claim her own social security check and her x husbands after he has died? I know someone who is... getting a check for both.

I am 61; my husband is 77. My ex-husband is 58, and I was married to him for 13 years. Next year I could start getting my social security on my own contributions. If my current husband passes away before I do, and I have not taken any on his contribution, can I then switch over when my ex is 62 or older. He will get more ss than I will or than my current husband is getting.

If I start taking my own ss next year, will that hurt me in any way regarding switching at some point to my ex's ss (when my present husband passes on). P.S. Hope my current one lives a LONG time!!

i am 60 years old and my ex husband to be is 64 - my first husband i divorced and he passed away about 10 years old at the age of 48 - do i reaceive social security from my ex now or my first ex? - i was married to my first husband for 22 years - my second husband 13 years - i plan to retire in about 5 years - thanks for your infor