Widows Pension.

[yrneh1938]

my pal tom wife has died
how much widows pension would he be entitled too
she left him no propert y or money
ta

[ubasses]

how old is he?

[yrneh1938]

he is 75

[ubasses]

It is now called a bereavement support payment. He will not get it if he is over state pension age.
https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment

[Mamyalynne]

When Tom registered his wife's death, he should have got a leaflet with details of who to contact including the Pensions Service. They would then adjust his pension accordingly.

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once

[Baldric]

Isn't a Widows Pension paid to a Widow?

[Mamyalynne]

Henry has made a slip in typing, yes.

Hope Tom gets sorted out Henry.