What is a wife entitled to when her husband dies in the UK?

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When a husband dies in the UK, his widow is generally entitled to his state pension survivor benefits (if applicable), any payments from his work/personal pensions, potential bereavement support payments, and a share of his estate (house, savings, assets) which depends heavily on whether he had a valid will (testate) or not (intestate), all governed by English (or Scottish/NI) law, with specific rules for inheritance of assets and joint property.

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