Benefits for Widows with young Children?

Question

Some very close family friends of ours tragically lost their son earlier this week.

He leaves behind a young widow with a three year old boy and a baby whose birth is imminent.

I am writing this from the UK.

There was no life insurance and the wife is going to have to go down the social security route as there is no money in the pot.

Could anyone advise what the best way to go about this is. Would she be better going to her local CAB and letting them deal with it all on her behalf.

Many thanks to all of you.

Answer 1

money and freedom - insurance policy required