A surviving wife's Social Security benefit ends when her youngest child reaches age 16.

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This is true. When a surviving wife receives Social Security benefits based on her deceased spouse's earnings record and has dependent children under age 16, her benefits will continue until the youngest child reaches age 16. At that point, her benefits will cease unless she is eligible for benefits on her own earnings record.

A Surviving Wife's Social Security Benefit Ends When Her Youngest