Survivor Benefits, Social Security Disability, and Donor Advised Funds: Q&A #2506

Jim and Chris discuss listener questions relating to Survivor Benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Donor Advised Funds. Before diving into listener questions, Jim shares insights from his recent trip to an industry conference, where he investigated financial planning software options that might align with their Secure Retirement Income Process and Fun Number . The guys also discuss the challenges of retirement projections and why existing tools often fall short. (29:00) The guys address a question about whether someone can claim six months of retroactive Social Security benefits before switching to a survivor benefit if their spouse passes away. (42:30) A listener wonders if their mother-in-law may have permanently reduced her Social Security benefit after being advised to file while waiting for SSDI approval. (53:30) George asks if his children can establish their own Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to receive Qualified Charitable Donations (QCDs) from his IRA after his death, avoiding federal income tax. The post Survivor Benefits, Social Security Disability, and Donor Advised Funds: Q&A #2506 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show .