Survivors & divorce
Partner and survivor pension, orphan pension, and pension on divorce or remarriage.
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Pension Payment After Death: Who Gets What?
After a death, the deceased’s retirement pension, partner and orphan pensions, and Anw are separate provisions. Eligibility and amounts depend on the…
Anw Benefit (General Survivors Act): Conditions and Amounts
Anw has eligibility and income rules. A pension-fund or insurer’s partner pension is not deducted; two thirds of relevant employment income above the…
Gifting to Grandchildren from Your Dutch Pension Budget
The annual gift-tax exemption for a grandchild is €2,769 in 2026. Grandparents who are partners for gift-tax purposes share that allowance as one donor.
Dutch Survivors Pension: What Does Your Partner Receive When You Die?
After a death, the deceased’s retirement pension, partner and orphan pensions, and Anw are separate provisions. Eligibility and amounts depend on the…
Remarrying after 50 and your Dutch pension
Remarriage or cohabitation may change AOW, Anw, partner pension and inheritance rights. Check them separately; partner definitions are not identical across…
Dutch longest-living testament and pension
A will governs the estate, but not automatically every pension and insurance payment. Check inheritance rules, beneficiary designations and tax conditions…
Dutch orphan pension for foster and stepchildren
A foster child or stepchild may qualify for an orphan pension, but cohabitation or guardianship alone does not establish entitlement. Ask your administrator…