Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the the spousal benefits paid to the surviving spouse of a deceased CSRS and CSRS Offset annuitant including: eligibility requirements, the amount payable as a survivor annuity, the reduction to a survivor annuity, duration of the annuity and more. Several practical examples are included… more…
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