What happens if I do not have an eligible spouse, but I have a dependent child(ren)at the time of my death?
If you do not have an eligible spouse, but have a dependent child(ren), the spousal benefit will be paid to the legal guardian of your dependent child(ren), in addition to a dependent allowance for each eligible dependent child. The benefit on behalf of your dependent child(ren) will be paid for as long as such child(ren) is under the age of 18 (or under the age of 22 if said child is a full-time student at an accredited institution). The legal guardian must be so designated by the appropriate court. A custodial parent is not automatically a legal guardian entitled to the benefit on behalf of dependent child.
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