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Widows pension

Hi, My dad died at the age of 55, he worked all his life, mum retired around 2002. Sadly she died in 2018. Having read about underpayments on widows pension I am trying to find out if mum was underpaid. We never claimed anything and dont really know how it all works. She had a private pension on his death. Do you think its worth me ringing DWP and asking if she was underpaid. Thanks in advance.

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    harrykins said:
    Hi, My dad died at the age of 55, he worked all his life, mum retired around 2002. Sadly she died in 2018. Having read about underpayments on widows pension I am trying to find out if mum was underpaid. We never claimed anything and dont really know how it all works. She had a private pension on his death. Do you think its worth me ringing DWP and asking if she was underpaid. Thanks in advance.
    This might be a helpful starting point: https://www.lcp.uk.com/is-your-state-pension-being-underpaid/
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
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