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If the deceased contributed to a government or private pension, their spouse and dependents may be entitled to a survivor’s pension or a death benefit. For example: | If the deceased contributed to a government or private pension, their spouse and dependents may be entitled to a survivor’s pension or a death benefit. For example: | ||
* '''Canada Pension Plan (CPP) survivor’s pension:''' If the deceased contributed to the CPP, a survivor’s pension is paid to their surviving spouse or common-law partner. The survivor is responsible for applying for their monthly pension. | * '''Canada Pension Plan (CPP) survivor’s pension:''' If the deceased contributed to the CPP, a [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-survivor-pension.html survivor’s pension] is paid to their surviving spouse or common-law partner. The survivor is responsible for applying for their monthly pension. | ||
* '''CPP children’s benefits:''' If the deceased made sufficient contributions to the CPP, a children’s benefit is paid to any surviving child under age 18 or between ages 18 and 25 if in full-time attendance at school. The child or their parent or guardian are responsible for applying for this monthly benefit. | * '''CPP children’s benefits:''' If the deceased made sufficient contributions to the CPP, a children’s benefit is paid to any surviving child under age 18 or between ages 18 and 25 if in full-time attendance at school. The child or their parent or guardian are responsible for applying for this monthly benefit. | ||
* '''CPP death benefit:''' The CPP death benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment paid to the estate or a survivor of a deceased CPP contributor. If an executor or administrator is involved, they should apply for the death benefit on behalf of the estate. | * '''CPP death benefit:''' The CPP death benefit is a one-time, lump-sum payment paid to the estate or a survivor of a deceased CPP contributor. If an executor or administrator is involved, they should apply for the death benefit on behalf of the estate. | ||