Death and Benefits

WelshBlue
WelshBlue Online Community Member Posts: 770 Championing
in Benefits and income
After the death of my sister this week, I've offered to help my BIL with sorting things out, as he's ever so slightly deaf and not in a good place

Not really knowing where to start.

My BIL gets the State Pension, plus they were/ are guardians through the courts/ Social Services for their 15 year old Grand-Daughter.
My sister received PIP and there was a claim through UC for Housing, not sure if there was LWRCA.  

Any advice as to how to proceed would be eternally welcome, as would any help out there to point him towards

TIA

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 16,797 Championing
    There's a service you can use to notify about benefits, etc, that you can see here, which may help with some of the above:https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    I think because he no longer has a partner that's younger than him the UC will now end. For help with the rent he will need to claim housing benefit from his local Authority.

    He should also look at claiming pension credit (if there's any entitlement) but it will depend on his circumstances and how much his state pension age and whether he has other income such as other pensions. The pension credit can include extra for the grandchild (£72.31/week) See link. https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/what-youll-get There's a pension credit calculator here which he should use. https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator

    If there's any entitlement to PC then he'll be entitled to full housing benefit and council tax reduction.

    Unfortunately because he's over state pension age he won't be entitled to Bereavement Support Payment.




  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    edited August 2023
    My condolences @WelshBlue sending my thoughts your way <3

    I see the community has been a great help. I wanted to share Scopes page on bereavement, should you or your family need any support. 
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Online Community Member Posts: 8,711 Championing

    @WelshBlue
    Good morning I just want to say I’m so sorry for the loss of your sister.
    Such a sad time for your family.

    Take care ❤️
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,033 Championing
    So sorry @WelshBlue for your sister its good you are helping your brother in law with things
  • WelshBlue
    WelshBlue Online Community Member Posts: 770 Championing
    @chiarieds @poppy123456 @Hannah_Scope @Sandy_123 @woodbine @Lou67

    Many thanks for the links and the condolences.  It's appreciated.
    I picked the death certificate up today and got the Unique Reference Number from the Registrar to get the ball rolling.   

    Still strange how a 2 year battle came to an abrupt end so suddenly.  Just got to bang some heads together now with some nephews warring amongst themselves.  Words along the lines of " Grow up and have respect for your mother" will be used ... 
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Online Community Member Posts: 8,711 Championing

    @WelshBlue

    Hi I hope your doing as good as possible at this sad time for yous.
    As for nephews arguing it’s typical at a time like this, it always seems to cause friction.
    A word from you will hopefully help.

    Take care ❤️

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