Another inherited state pension query

TcpnT

My father in law died recently and I'm helping mother in law with her finances. She is wondering how much, if any, of his state pension she will inherit.

He died at 93 so started receiving SP around 1994. His latest pension increase letter states:

Basic SP  141.85
Pre 97 ASP  106.54
Less COD of 42.92
Graduated retirement benefit 5.52
Age Addition 0.25

Total pension per week 211.24

She is 87 and so started SP around 1995 I think. Her latest letter states:

Basic SP 80.45
Pre 97 ASP 5.70
Age addition 0.25

Total pension per week 86.40

Is this enough information to determine how much, if any, she will inherit?

Thanks

xylophone

See Annex A here 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/181235/derived-inherited-entitlement.pdf

And the calculation here in particular re COD and inheritance.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/79022643/#Comment_79022643



Your MiL should be entitled to at least  a full basic  on her late spouse's contributions and in view of their ages, should inherit 100% of his Additional State Pension. She would also inherit 50% of the Graduated Pension.

TcpnT

Thanks Xylophone.

I think that document would require some serious study to fully absorb - so your simple explanation is much appreciated.