State Death Benefits
"I don't need to look after my family if I die, the state will look after them."
But will it? If you can claim Widowed Parent's Allowance DirectGov it's only £90.70 a week and it's taxable.
(FACT: You can't claim Widowed Parent's Allowance if you're divorced or not married to your partner. If you can claim, the payments stop if you remarry, or live with someone, even if you don’t remarry.)
