I am sorry for your loss.
Can you clarify if the W-2 form shows social security wages in box 3 and Medicare wages in box 5, along with taxes withheld in boxes 5 and 6?
If not, then the income is not subject to social security and Medicare taxes, and as such should not be subject to self-employment tax. Otherwise, the issue needs more examination.
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