Severance and unemployment, do they overlap? - 24 weeks in

I was offered severance of 6 weeks after being let go as an accountant and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I also wonder about the job-search requirement. Who should I ask before signing?

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.

Some states only count certain kinds of severance. A local workforce centre could tell me which.