My husband passed 5 weeks ago today. I am retired ex U.K., living in France for 16 years.
All of my savings have gone into paying for a simple funeral for my husband. I have my own State Pension, and will also receive 50% of my husbands private pension. I let both pensions know within a few days of my husbands death.
My husband was always paid on the last day of the month and I had budgeted for receiving money today. Nothing was received in my bank account and so I phoned them. It appears they sent me forms, but I have not received these.
They kindly emailed me the forms, and I have sent these back today. I am not sure how long this will take to action. In the meantime, if I pay my bills, I cannot afford to eat or put petrol in my car until I start receiving income, and I am unsure how long this will be.
I was told I might get a little more added to my State Pension, but they told me that they have a huge backlog to deal with. So what am I supposed to live on in the meantime?
I am beside myself with the grief and worry. Has anyone else been in this situation?