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Will I inherit my late husband’s state pension? Steve Webb replies

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My husband was a firefighter for 30 years but died before getting his state pension – will I inherit it? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 10:51 BST, 7 September 2020 | Updated: 10:51 BST, 7 September 2020 I wonder if you could clear up a question for me. I … Read more

Did I inherit my late husband’s Serps in my state pension?

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My husband died in December 2003. He knew he was dying and so thought he had managed to put all his financial affairs in order. For many, many years he paid ‘state earnings-related pension’ on top of his basic tax so that when he retired he had a very good state pension by paying the … Read more

Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death 

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Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit £1million estate of the abusive husband she beat to death Sally Challen was jailed for life when she murdered her husband Richard in 2011 After being freed from prison last year, Mrs Challen, 66, can now claim his estate A judge ruled that Mr Challen’s own behaviour was violent … Read more

Will I inherit any of my terminally ill husband’s state pension?

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Will I inherit any of my terminally ill husband’s state pension when he dies? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 07:36 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 07:36 BST, 30 March 2020 I receive £150 state pension in my own right. My husband is terminally ill now. Will I receive … Read more

I will inherit £25k while my younger brother gets £5m – can I fight this?

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I have had a difficult relationship with my father for over 15 years. I moved out of the family home and set up home with my partner with whom I now have a family. All communication ceased with my father and we have barely spoken since that time. My grandfather owned a significant property portfolio … Read more