Widows Pension

[pauline]

I have a friend and neighbour whose hiusband has recently passed away and she is in a bit of a mess. She needs a lot of help with practical things at the moment and has no family to rely on. I would like to help her with looking to see if she eligible for a widows pension, but don't know where to start.

[admin]

Pauline, sorry for not noticing your post until now.

- The answer to the question really lies in where the Husband has made social security contributions to : In brief, if he worked in Spain and paid contributions here, and his Widow should submit an application to the INSS in Spain (this guide may help >> http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/art ... spain.html )

- However, if he never worked or paid SS in Spain, then his Widow should speak with the Pensions Service in the UK (this guide may help >> http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/art ... spain.html )

[pauline]

Thankyou. As far as I am aware he has paid his contributions in both Spain and the UK so will take a look at both of the links you have kindly provided.

[OldTimer]

It might be too soon for her to be asking herself these questions, but it would also help for her to have a clear idea whether she intends to stay in Spain or to return to the UK.