Joe died at age 45 leaving a wife (age 36)and two sons (ages 10 and 12).His wife,Maria,is not gainfully employed.Which of the following is true regarding their Social Security benefits assuming Joe was covered by Social Security?

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- The sons will be eligible for Social Security benefits until they are age 18, unless they are still in high school, in which case benefits can continue until they graduate or until two months after they turn 19, whichever comes first. 
- Maria can receive benefits when she is 60, but she may also be eligible for benefits earlier if she has a disability or if she is caring for a child under age 16 or a disabled child. 
Therefore, all of the options listed in the answer choices are true.

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