Inherited State Pension & stopping payments
Who can claim
A surviving spouse or civil partner may inherit part of the deceased's State Pension or a protected payment.
How much
Varies with their National Insurance record and when they reached State Pension age.
How to claim
- Use the GOV.UK "Tell Us Once" service to notify pensions and benefits at once.
- Ask the Pension Service what, if anything, you can inherit.
FAQ
Who can claim Inherited State Pension & stopping payments?
A surviving spouse or civil partner may inherit part of the deceased's State Pension or a protected payment.
How much is Inherited State Pension & stopping payments?
Varies with their National Insurance record and when they reached State Pension age.
Is there a deadline?
Report the death promptly (Tell Us Once handles most of this) to stop payments and assess what you inherit.