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Bereavement money for children that have lost a parent?
Mummykins123
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We was told that my brothers were entitled to a payment yearly after their dad got murdered. But i cant find anything that confirms this. They said it was to be claimed within 6 years, which it is 6 years in august 2024. Has anyone heard of this or can anyone help
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Payment from who?Mummykins123 said:We was told that my brothers were entitled to a payment yearly after their dad got murdered. But i cant find anything that confirms this. They said it was to be claimed within 6 years, which it is 6 years in august 2024. Has anyone heard of this or can anyone helpDid the dad have life insurance or a pension?Has his wife made a claim to the criminal injuries compensation authority?2026 wins - Parker Pen, American Sweets bundle, dish magic bundle
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That would be the wife or partner claiming, not the sons.
Who is the “they” that told you your brothers would get these payments?I wonder if you are thinking of the criminal injuries compensation scheme because in some circumstances that does pay out to the children. Although I thought that was a lump sum rather than an annual payment and this guide says that a claim has to be made within two years.
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/what-you-can-do/compensation/
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Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.1 -
Who told you?Mummykins123 said:We was told that my brothers were entitled to a payment yearly after their dad got murdered. But i cant find anything that confirms this. They said it was to be claimed within 6 years, which it is 6 years in august 2024. Has anyone heard of this or can anyone help
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How old are your brothers now? There is an exception to the two-year limit above for people who were under 18 at the time of the event, but they only have two years from when they turn 18 to start a claim.
I am also wondering why your brothers should be entitled to something but not you? Do you have different fathers?All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.1
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