Who is entitled to a widow's pension?
You can be entitled to a widow's pension if your partner died and you were married to him.
What are the requirements for receiving the widow's pension?
Whether you are entitled to a widow's pension depends on various conditions: For example, how old you are, whether you are raising children or are disabled. These criteria determine whether you are entitled to a widow's pension and if so, which one. Because there is a large and a small widow's pension.
Do I automatically receive the widow's pension or do I have to apply for it?
After the death of your partner, the pension insurance agency will not automatically contact you. You must apply for a widow's pension yourself.
Where do I have to apply for a widow's pension?
You must apply for the widow's pension from the pension insurance institution with which your deceased partner was insured. If your partner was insured with Deutsche Rentenversicherung, contact them.
Will my widow's pension be paid retrospectively?
Yes. Even if you apply for a widow's pension some time after the death of your partner, you are entitled to a widow's pension retrospectively.
How do I apply for a widow's pension?
You give us power of attorney and we are happy to take over the discussion with your clerk in Germany in the event of problems. In addition, we will support you if you cannot cope with a letter from the pension insurance company in Germany.
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You pay a small deposit for the agreed fee
and only after the confirmation and pension transfer has been made will our final invoice be issued!