Affidavit to be Filed with the Retirement Board by Spouse
Seeking Member Survivor Benefits
Form Last Revised: October, 2001
To the Retirement Board:
Name of Deceased Member
In order that the board may properly determine a survivor’s right to benefits, if any, that accrue from a deceased
member’s membership in a Massachusetts public retirement system under G.L. c. 32, §§ 1-28, the following
information is respectfully submitted.
Please check “yes” or “no” when applicable.
l) Were you married to and living with your spouse on , the date of his/her death?
Yes No
If no, please attach a statement providing the details about why you were living apart. You must establish the
fact that any separation was for a justifiable cause other than your desertion or moral turpitude.
2) Do you have any children who are under age eighteen? Yes No
If yes, please list their names, dates of birth, and include a copy of each child’s birth certificate.
NAME DATE OF BIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY #
3) Do you have any children who are over eighteen and mentally or
physically incapacitated from earning? Yes No
If yes, please list their names, dates of birth, and include a copy of each child’s birth certificate and proof of
their incapacity.
NAME DATE OF BIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY #
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