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married couples allowance

I have followed Martins advice and "borrowed" £1260 from my wife's allowance, if she survives me does she automatically get that allowance back or does she have to claim it back?

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  • TadleyBaggie
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    edited 23 March at 4:14PM

    All explained here:

    https://www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance/if-your-circumstances-change

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