The claim website notes that they could be awarded up to 25% of the settlement - or $181.3 million. However, the lawyers involved in the case are likely to take a portion of the settlement as part of their fees. That's unclear, because the settlement amount per user will depend on how many people fill out a claim, according to the settlement website. 'We are notifying people through their Facebook notifications about this settlement so they can decide whether to participate.' How much money will I get? 'We pursued a settlement as it's in the best interest of our community and shareholders,' a Meta spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch.

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The site will also ask you to register with your email and password. The secure portal will allow you to send an email to Use the subject line: 'Name Change – Facebook User Privacy Settlement' and include the claim ID from the claim confirmation, as well as the full name of the deceased person. Send an email to the administrator through its secure portal with the explanation and the documents that demonstrate the need for the change. To do that, you'll have to provide documentation showing the reason for the name change, such as a copy of the death certificate. Next, you'll have to provide the claim settlement administrator with a request to change the name to the beneficiary or the estate of the claimant.

First, file the claim under the name of the deceased person and fill out their details in the 'Your Facebook Account' section of the claim form.

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