My husband died very suddenly three months ago. He had changed his pensions over for me to be the beneficiary. His ex-wife has now contacted me. Can she have a claim on his pensions?

The couple managed to convince HMRC they were unaware his filling in the child benefit form could result in her losing state pension in old age, in a case that could help many other parents.

I feel like my aunt gave her solicitor power of attorney as a friend and now she is unable to understand he is charging her. I disagree with his actions, so what can I do? Lawyer Fiona Heald replies.

If we were to sell the property to our two children for £70,000 as this is the figure we considered for equity release, would there be any problems?

He has instructed a solicitor based on him saying that the only reason he moved in with me was because I said 'I would see him right re owning part of my property'. Lawyer Alexandra Kenyon replies.

We explain forthcoming changes to the state pension age, so you can find out when you will be allowed to retire

My 78-year-old brother died without leaving a will. He had no children and was divorced from his wife. Lawyer Gavin Holt explains the order of inheritance in such cases.

In my dad's will, the house is left to me and cash to be split 50/50 with my sister. It was made 10 years ago when my parents were estranged from my sister. My dad is now widowed and has dementia.

Gaynor Seymour, pictured with husband Andrew, lost state pension credits over an innocent paperwork error - but she can prove she looked after their daughter during the disputed period, she says.

I have four other siblings but I'm the only child who still lives there. I have never lived anywhere else and consider it my home. Lawyer Bonita Walters (pictured right), of Clarke Willmott, replies.

There are growing concerns that many people signing up for equity release are not aware that the loans can come with hefty early redemption penalties.

Workers have lost their savings after transferring their nest eggs to rogue schemes because they were enrolled with the UK's HMRC and Pensions Regulator - making it appear above board.

Standard wording should be adopted and made compulsory to prevent firms using 'obfuscatory' jargon that baffles savers, argues Lady Altmann

HMRC refused to warn people it had launched investigations into fraudulent pension schemes registered with it, enabling the scammers to continue to fleece hundreds more victims.

Analysis by financial data experts Defaqto shows a couple who borrow £50,000 could save up to £38,000 over 20 years by opting for a retirement interest-only mortgage instead.

After meeting workers fleeced of their futures in the scandal, the now Prime Minister, pictured with victims with David Burgess, left, Sue Flood and Micky Nettle, pledged to take up their case.

Pat Savage, 73, has been waiting since October for a compensation payment of around £3,500. The retired construction health and safety manager bought a standard annuity with the Prudential when he retired.

If I accept my husband's offer I would have less than half of the income that he is receiving, along with a five-year wait for my state pension. Lawyer Fiona Wood, pictured left, replies.

The Treasury is reportedly considering raising a key threshold where the controversial 'taper' kicks in from £110k to £150k, but pension experts think this will be ineffective or 'a sticking plaster'.

We reported last week how Peter Burgess (pictured) had been unable to access his pension pot, while Pat Savage had been waiting for a compensation payment for nearly three months.

Former prison officer Paul Davidson, 62, pictured, was forced to retire early in 2012 after he suffered a breakdown. He spent a month in a clinic and his wife had to give up work to care for him.

There's enough money to keep up with my mum's care home payments until Christmas. I'm keeping the heating switched off and have cut down on groceries to try to save some extra money.

The controversial investment-linked insurance policies were popular decades ago, but have since been all but abandoned by customers and firms after an explosion in complaints.

What is to stop my ex-husband converting everything to useless shares that are falling in value? Barrister Rhys Taylor explains how pensions are handled when couples divorce.

There are 18 providers offering 74 deals - up from just 36 this time last year. The average interest rate charged has fallen slightly from 3.5 per cent to 3.47 per cent , according to moneyfacts.co.uk.

Five years after the introduction of pension freedoms, the Association of British Insurers is warning that many middle-aged savers may not be doing what's best with their pension pots.

After the failure by UK authorities to take action, campaigners have launched a private prosecution on the Costa Blanca where many of the rogue schemes now operate.

A 'tipping point' will be reached where older people are unable to afford care, councils lack funding, and care homes don't have enough room to meet demand, warns the 'Elderly Care Crisis' report.

The pension incomes of Britain's richest retirees are now 17 times higher than those of the poorest as the gap between the two has nearly doubled over the past decade.

Barry O'Dwyer, chief exec of insurer Royal London, said the catastrophic rout caused by the coronavirus could mean some people nearing retirement age no longer have enough money left to live off.

Younger savers will have decades to recoup pension losses, but those close to retirement have tough decisions to make.

The number of families claiming child benefit has plunged by 44,000 to 7.28m over a year, and has fallen by well over half a million since 2012.

The Britain's Got Talent judge was joined by seven-month old Anaya - the younger of her two children with partner Azuka Ononye  as she kicked off her week with some free exercise.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, donned a fuchsia dress with a daring leg spit as she strutted her stuff while taking out her rubbish.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, gorgeous Hertfordshire property boasts chic furniture, a large garden, and a spacious gym that is jam-packed with everything Alesha needs to keep fit.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, said she is finally living her childhood dream of becoming a teacher as she appeared via video link on This Morning on Thursday.

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday night for its highly anticipated 14 series.

Before the new series of Britain's Got Talent got underway on Saturday, Ant and Dec interrupted the proceedings to give an important message in regards to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sporting an elegant lilac waterfall coat with a baby blue pencil skirt and floral blouse, she ensured she was bringing summer to the streets

In an exclusive clip from Saturday's show, the TV personality, 49, had her head in her hands as she stopped herself from watching Simon Cowell taking part in the act.

Saturday's BGT opening skit sees David greet Simon with a Union Jack car-boat causing the music mogul to swear, while the comedian later makes a remark about his recent weight loss.

Following an emotional audition which saw him pay tribute to his two sons, the Manchester performer earned a place in the live semi-finals.

Nora Barton, 96, who has Alzheimer's will tonight fulfil her dream of singing at the London Palladium - becoming the oldest ever contestant on Britain's Got Talent to boot - to prove life isn't for being put on hold.

A source exclusively told MailOnline that the couple were 'very happy' and are isolating in LA, following claims that Lauren, 42, had furiously accused Simon, 60, of having an affair with Mel B, 44.

A junior choir who sing an original song in memory of the fallen war heroes wow the judges in Britain's Got Talent's next round of auditions, set to air on ITV on Saturday.

Amanda Holden, David Beckham, Scarlett Moffatt and Bear Grylls led the stars honouring the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday.

President Trump offered his support for Boris Johnson after the UK prime minister was taken into intensive care on Monday. 'Americans are all praying for his recovery,' Trump said.

The President had offered Boris Johnson support after hearing he had been taken to intensive care in London due to coronavirus symptoms. The PM is understood to remain in 'good spirits'.

President Donald Trump said it was 'unselfish' of acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly to resign his post but noted he had 'no role' in getting rid of the official.

President Trump responded to Bernie Sanders suspending his presidential campaign by questioning why President Obama never bothered to endorse Joe Biden during the Democratic primaries.