Hello All, 

 

I have a child with a Thai woman.  We are not married, but the child is mine. I've signed an affidavit of paternity and my name is on the birth certificate.  We are in the process of getting the child's citizenship papers now.

 

My question: If I were to pass away, how would my Thai resident child go about getting his entitled SSA funds?

 

I'd like to have this clearly spelled out for the mother should it become necessary.

 

Thanks! 

While you're waiting for someone with actual helpful information to respond, might I suggest you take a look as past ThaiVisa thread topics on the subject via google search:

 

site:thaivisa.com Social Security Survivor

Read the attached brochure first. You may want to instruct your girlfriend to contact someone at a service organization like the American Legion, VFW, or an ACS Civilian Liaison Volunteer to assist her.

EN-05-10084.pdf