Alternatives to Free Nidirect Bereavement Pages for Northern Ireland
Nidirect covers NI bereavement rules accurately but spreads them across dozens of pages. Here are structured alternatives that save time and prevent errors.
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Bereavement Support Payment for Cohabiting Partners in Northern Ireland
Unmarried partners in NI can now claim BSP after the 2023 law change. Here's what evidence you need and how to prove cohabitation to the DfC.
Bereavement Support Payment Higher Rate and Child Benefit Connection
The BSP higher rate is worth up to £9,800 but depends on Child Benefit status. Here's how to secure the higher rate in Northern Ireland.
Bereavement Support Payment Northern Ireland: How to Claim BSP
Step-by-step guide to claiming the Bereavement Support Payment in Northern Ireland — amounts, deadlines, and how to avoid losing thousands.
Best Bereavement Resource for Northern Ireland Without Tell Us Once
Northern Ireland has no Tell Us Once service. Here's the best resource for managing the dozens of separate notifications after a death in NI.
Best Survivor Benefits Guide for Cohabiting Partners in Northern Ireland
Cohabiting partners in NI face unique BSP evidence requirements. Here's the best resource for navigating the 2023 law change and proving your claim.
Best Survivor Benefits Resource for Low-Income Families in Northern Ireland
Low-income families in NI face funeral costs, frozen accounts, and complex benefit claims after a death. Here's the best resource for maximising entitlements.
Child Funeral Fund Northern Ireland: CFF1 Form and How to Claim
The Child Funeral Fund in NI pays up to £3,441 for a child's funeral and is NOT means-tested. Here's how to claim using the CFF1 form.
Empty Property Rates After Death in Northern Ireland: LPS Exclusion Guide
When someone dies alone in NI, their property rates don't stop automatically. Here's how to claim the 100% LPS exclusion and stop the bills.
Guardian's Allowance Northern Ireland: How to Claim After a Parent Dies
Guardian's Allowance pays £22.95/week tax-free when you take responsibility for a child after a parent dies. Here's how to claim in NI.
HMRC Death Notification Northern Ireland: P1000 Form and Tax After Death
How to notify HMRC after a death in Northern Ireland using form P1000, what tax obligations the estate faces, and key deadlines you need to know.
Industrial Injuries Death Benefit Northern Ireland: Mesothelioma Compensation
Survivors of workers who died from mesothelioma or industrial disease in NI may be owed up to £120,566. Here's how to claim within the 12-month deadline.
Make the Call Service Northern Ireland: Free Benefits Check After Bereavement
The Make the Call service in NI provides a free, comprehensive benefits assessment after bereavement. Here's what it covers and how to use it.
Mandatory Reconsideration Northern Ireland: How to Appeal a Denied Benefit
Denied BSP or funeral expenses in NI? Here's exactly how to request a mandatory reconsideration using form MR2(NI) and escalate to the Appeals Service.
NI Survivor Benefits Guide vs Hiring a Solicitor in Northern Ireland
Should you buy a survivor benefits guide or hire a solicitor after a death in Northern Ireland? Here's an honest comparison of cost, speed, and coverage.
NIHE Housing Benefit After Death of Partner in Northern Ireland
What happens to your Housing Benefit and NIHE tenancy when your partner dies in NI. Bedroom tax protection, tenancy succession, and what to report.
Pension After Death of Spouse in Northern Ireland
What happens to state pension, private pension, and pension credit when your spouse dies in Northern Ireland. How to claim survivor pension entitlements.
SF200 Funeral Expenses Payment Northern Ireland: How to Apply
Complete guide to the SF200 Funeral Expenses Payment in NI — eligibility, how to apply, what it covers, and the 6-month deadline you can't miss.
Universal Credit After Death of Partner in Northern Ireland
What happens to your Universal Credit when your partner dies in NI. How to report the death, what changes, and the bereavement run-on period.
Who to Notify After a Death in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has no Tell Us Once service. Here's the complete list of agencies you must contact individually after a death in NI.