Martin (age 63) Was enjoyed abundance during his lifetime, and decided to share

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Martin (age 63) Was enjoyed abundance during his lifetime, and decided to share that abundance with 3 wives. His first marriage to Karen (currently age 65, who has never remarried) lasted 25 years. Two years after divorcing Karen, Martin married Christine (currently age 65), but that marriage ended three years later when Christine fell madly in love with, and married, Martin's brother. Martin and his current wife, Jean (age 58 this year), have been married for 8 years. Which of the following statements concerning spousal benefits under Social Security is correct?

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a) Jean would not be able to receive spousal benefit. Even if she has have never worked under Social Security, she may be able to get spouse’s retirement benefits if she is at least 62 years of age and her spouse is receiving retirement or disability benefits.

b) If you remarry, you generally cannot collect benefits on your former spouse's record

c) Karen is entitled to receive benefits. Even though she is divorced, but her marriage lasted 10 years or longer, she can receive benefits on her ex-spouse's record if:

d)Yes

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