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My life partner of 21 years passed away in 2022.
I can do this easily, but the wording as far as collecting benefits says spouse.
I have been told that I could be eligible but have to, in essence, fight for it.
I live in New York state.
(The language of common law marriage doesnt tend to account for same-sex couples.)
Just a few states recognize common law marriage; New York isnt one of them.
It notes this is rare, but its possible.
It doesnt specify what counts as holding yourselves out as married.
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
