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How much is the widow’s pension?

The amount depends on whether the old law or the new law applies and whether you are entitled to a large or small widow’s pe...

How long must one be married to receive a widow’s pension?

The marriage must have taken place at least 12 months before the death of the partner.

Who receives the large widow’s pension?

In addition to the date of death, the survivor must be of a certain age to be able to claim the large widow’s pension (2020:...

When do you get a widow’s pension?

Receiving a widow’s pension is subject to certain conditions: The deceased must have paid into the statutory pension insuran...

How is the widow’s pension calculated?

The amount of the widow’s pension is determined by the following questions: Does old or new law apply, does the large or sma...

How is the widow’s pension credited to the survivor’s own pension?

In the case of employed persons, their own earned income is offset against the widow’s pension, and in the case of pensioner...

What is the “large widow’s pension”?

The “large widow’s pension” is a social benefit and also frequently referred to as the “survivor pension&#...

Why do men not get a widow’s pension?

This statement is wrong! The same conditions apply to widowers as to surviving spouses. If you are a widower who is younger than 4...

When will my widow’s pension be reduced?

Pursuant to § 97 of the Social Code Book VI, other income is offset against the widow’s pension from the fourth month after...

Which tax bracket for widow’s pension?

The widow’s pension is taxed in the same way as the old-age pension. The pension allowances are also the same. Initially, th...

What does a small widow’s pension mean?

Entitlement to the so-called small widow’s pension exists if the large widow’s pension is denied because the requireme...

What is deducted from the widow’s pension?

The full widow’s pension is usually only paid if the surviving partner has no other income. Often the partners of the deceas...

How high is the tax allowance for widows’ pensions?

The widow’s pension serves to secure maintenance, but: survivors with their own income must have 40 percent of their own net...

Frequently asked questions

How much is the widow’s pension?

How long must one be married to receive a widow’s pension?

Who receives the large widow’s pension?

When do you get a widow’s pension?

How is the widow’s pension calculated?

How is the widow’s pension credited to the survivor’s own pension?

What is the “large widow’s pension”?

Why do men not get a widow’s pension?

When will my widow’s pension be reduced?

Which tax bracket for widow’s pension?

What does a small widow’s pension mean?

What is deducted from the widow’s pension?

How high is the tax allowance for widows’ pensions?

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the widow’s pension?

How long must one be married to receive a widow’s pension?

Who receives the large widow’s pension?

When do you get a widow’s pension?

How is the widow’s pension calculated?

How is the widow’s pension credited to the survivor’s own pension?

What is the “large widow’s pension”?

Why do men not get a widow’s pension?

When will my widow’s pension be reduced?

Which tax bracket for widow’s pension?

What does a small widow’s pension mean?

What is deducted from the widow’s pension?

How high is the tax allowance for widows’ pensions?

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