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Death of a close family member

To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the Preliminary questions page.

  1. Preliminary questions
  2. When a death occurs
  3. Property of the deceased person
  4. Status and livelihood of surviving close family members
    1. Survivor's pension
    2. Benefits for widow or widower
    3. Benefits for surviving cohabiting partners
    4. Benefits available to children
  5. Checklist

Status and livelihood of surviving close family members

Survivor's pension

What is survivor's pension? Who can receive survivor's pension and on what basis?

Benefits for widow or widower

What financial benefits are available to the widow(er)? How to apply for surviving spouse’s pension?

Benefits for surviving cohabiting partners

What financial benefits are available to surviving cohabiting partners? Is a surviving cohabiting partner eligible for a surviving spouse’s pension?

Benefits available to children

What financial benefits are available to the deceased person's children? How do I apply for orphan’s pension?

Checklist