My mom got her Social Security Check on 7/21/15. She died 7/30/15. Is it ok to pay her bills?

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My mom got her Social Security Check on 7/21/15. She died 7/30/15. Is it ok to pay her bills?

Anonymous Aug 7, 2015 5 views 2 answers

We shared the bank account that her social security check was deposited in. She left me instructions that if she died to make sure that the balance on that account was at least the amount of the social security just in case they want to take it back. It's 8/7/15 and they haven't touched it yet. Is it safe to use? She hadn't paid her mortgage yet for August and I want to pay her mortgage until we find out what to do with the house. Not real sure about the rules regarding that. Thank you in advance for your help.

Charles Kenyon · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:41:34+00:00

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. This is her money unless it is an August payment. You can use it to pay the mortgage. I recommend contacting a probate lawyer where she lived.

Richard Hart · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:41:34+00:00

It is much to soon to know what SS will be taking back. It sometimes takes several months. So unfortunately you should be waiting to hear from them for some time yet.

My mom got her Social Security Check on 7/21/15. She died 7/30/15. Is it ok to pay her bills?

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