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*an orphan’s benefit, which is a monthly benefit paid to biological or adopted children | *an orphan’s benefit, which is a monthly benefit paid to biological or adopted children | ||
You have to apply for CPP survivor benefits. They will not come automatically. You can pick up an application kit from any Human Resources Canada Centre office and at many funeral homes, or you can apply online at [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca www.servicecanada.gc.ca]. Call the main federal government CPP office at 1.800.277.9914 if you need help. | You have to apply for [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/services/pensions/cpp/survivor-pension.shtml CPP survivor benefits]. They will not come automatically. You can pick up an application kit from any Human Resources Canada Centre office and at many funeral homes, or you can apply online at [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca www.servicecanada.gc.ca]. Call the main federal government CPP office at 1.800.277.9914 if you need help. | ||
==What are the inheritance rights of a child born outside of marriage?== | ==What are the inheritance rights of a child born outside of marriage?== | ||
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*If both biological parents are living together and no guardian has been designated when one of the parents dies, the surviving parent is the guardian of any children, whether you were married or not at the date of the death of the other parent. | *If both biological parents are living together and no guardian has been designated when one of the parents dies, the surviving parent is the guardian of any children, whether you were married or not at the date of the death of the other parent. | ||
*If the biological parents are separated, the parent with whom the child usually resides is the sole guardian of the child, unless the two of you have made a joint guardianship agreement, or a court has ordered joint guardianship. | *If the biological parents are separated, the parent with whom the child usually resides is the sole guardian of the child, unless the two of you have made a joint guardianship agreement, or a court has ordered joint guardianship. | ||