Hi
My husband has recently been diagnosed with early onset dementia (57). We are trying to wade our way through our pensions etc. He has a couple of Occupational Pensions from past jobs and a couple of private pensions. He also recieves Incapacity benefit. We are looking to find out and learn from others whether it is in peoples intrests to take pensions early? What are peoples experiences plus any downsides. I have established that regarding his incapacity if he gets pensions over 85 pounds a week anything over this amount is divided by 2 and taken by DWP i assume.
I would welcome any thoughts
Denise
My husband has recently been diagnosed with early onset dementia (57). We are trying to wade our way through our pensions etc. He has a couple of Occupational Pensions from past jobs and a couple of private pensions. He also recieves Incapacity benefit. We are looking to find out and learn from others whether it is in peoples intrests to take pensions early? What are peoples experiences plus any downsides. I have established that regarding his incapacity if he gets pensions over 85 pounds a week anything over this amount is divided by 2 and taken by DWP i assume.
I would welcome any thoughts
Denise