Will My Wife Get My State Pension When I Die
If you’re under the new system, things are simpler, but also a bit stricter. You cannot inherit the new state pension like the old one. It’s not a hand-me-down coat; it’s more like a single-use ticket.
What happens to my pension when I die - National Pension Helpline
However, there’s a clever trick: if you die before you claim it, your spouse can inherit a lump sum. Think of it as a refund for unused ticket. But if you die after claiming it? Then it’s mostly gone. Poof.
There’s one exception: if you had protected payments (from the old system when you moved over), your wife can inherit up to 50% of those. It’s like getting a little souvenir from your pre-retirement days.