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    Widows State Pension.

    I have thanks & hope it helps others. Legal separation provides you ex with a lot of benefits that divorce eliminates which in my case is what I wanted.
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    Widows State Pension.

    I don't agree with you - both are related to me predeceasing my ex wife. Yes one is a social welfare question and one a tax question . Other information was provided as background information to help those with knowledge provide an accurate answer. TD.
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    Widows State Pension.

    I think they where very clear and all relevant to people who understand the legal system. TD.
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    Widows State Pension.

    Also when I say remain married I meant in the eyes of the law.
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    Widows State Pension.

    When I say state pension I meant Widows pension.
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    Widows State Pension.

    My understanding of a legal separation is that we have decided to live separate lives as independent people and be responsible for our own bills housing etc going forward - in our case everything was devided 50/50 however we still remain married and the benefits that come with that remain in...
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    Widows State Pension.

    Because I wanted it to be my choice how I devided my assets when the time came.
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    Widows State Pension.

    Inheritance rights have been extingushed legally in separation agreement - however it is my intention to devide my assets equally between my kids and ex wife - I'm just wondering if she'll have to pay tax on it.
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    Widows State Pension.

    Hi guys. My question was in relation to the state Widows pension. So can my ex inherite from me without limits or paying tax ? Thanks. TD.
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    Widows State Pension.

    Hi all. Myself and my wife separated in 2015 legally. We parted on good terms and are still friends. My question is, is she entitled to the widows pension if I predeceased her ? I have 38 years of stamps plus five years credits she has none. Also would she be means tested ? Thanks TD.
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    Fair Deal Scheme - will mother qualify?

    Right looks like we just have to suck it up : / Thanks again Guys.
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    Fair Deal Scheme - will mother qualify?

    Hi guys thanks for all the info and no offence taken noproblem its just fact. Its looking like year four before we get any payment under fair deal and at that its very small. I presume she will have to pay the 7.5% ? my father passed away in 2012 she will hardly get away with the 3.75% as she...
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    Fair Deal Scheme - will mother qualify?

    Hi all. The time has come that we have to put my dear old mother (95) into a nursing home. My question is will she qualify for any payment under the fair deal scheme or am I wasting my time applying. Details. House value 350/400k Savings 575k Pensions 450/500 after tax per week. All advice is...
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    Pension advice required.

    Can I transfer my personal pension into a PRSA then onto an ARF ? if so would this allow me access to the money ? Just wondering can anyone answer the above question ? if the answer is yes will I have to pay tax on monies withdrawn ? All advice appreciated - thanks.
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    Pension advice required.

    Can I transfer my personal pension into a PRSA then onto an ARF ? if so this would allow me access to the money ?
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    Pension advice required.

    * But the 20 year point is a red herring * - explain please in more detail.
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    Pension advice required.

    My understanding is that it can be transferred into a PRSA then onto a new one person company pension plan provided I have twenty years plus service with my current employer.
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    Pension advice required.

    Its a personal pension plan I am trying to transfer into a new one person company pension plan. I have 32 years service with my current employer.
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    Pension advice required.

    Hi guys thanks for your interest - let me clarify - I am not leaving my current employer of 32 years they are allowing me to set up a one person company pension plan provided its legal which I believe it is. They are prepared to contribute the minimum amount which I think is 10% of my payment. I...
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    Pension advice required.

    If I start a one person company pension plan now (current age 55) can I transfer my personal pension into it at age sixty ? if so would this then allow me take 1.5 times my salary out as a cash sum ?
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