Lviv Court Orders Payment of Deceased Son’s Pension: What the Mother Received.

Court in Lviv Upholds Heirs’ Right to Unpaid Pension

According to Novyny.live: A recent ruling by a court in Lviv has affirmed that family members are entitled to collect the unpaid pension of a deceased relative. In this case, a woman inherited the pension of her son, who went missing in 2020 and was legally declared dead in 2024. The decision marks a significant step in protecting the rights of relatives of individuals with disabilities in similar situations.

Case Details

The woman’s son, who had a Group II disability, disappeared in 2020. Following three years of investigation and uncertainty, a court officially declared him deceased in 2024. As a result, the mother received a portion of the overdue pension amounting to over 56,000 hryvnias. However, the remaining debt stood at 37,400 hryvnias.

The initial trial court ordered the Pension Fund to pay the outstanding balance owed to the son. This ruling was later upheld on appeal, marking a key milestone in the legal process. The court also mandated that the Pension Fund disburse the full pension amount the son had not received, either as a payment to relatives within the first six months after death or, if that deadline was missed, as part of the inheritance. This case highlights the critical need to safeguard heirs’ rights in such circumstances.

This judicial decision carries weight not only for the specific family involved but also for all relatives of people with disabilities who may encounter similar challenges in claiming social benefits after a loved one’s death. Officially recognizing a person’s death status and the right to inheritance can become crucial steps in protecting the rights of these heirs, potentially influencing future legislative initiatives in this area.