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Inheritance of SERPS / State Second Pension

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Dear Department for Work and Pensions,

I was wondering if you could confirm for me if I would be eligible to inherit part of my late husband's SERPs / State Second Pension. I have searched online but I can't find the answer I'm looking for.

My husband died in May 2020 aged 65. He had retired but was under state pension age. I will reach state pension age in July 2021. Will I be entitled to inherit anything from my late husband's pension?

For the last few years, I had transferred some of my tax allowance to my husband.

Many thanks in advance.

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