In Brief: What will happen to your pension when you die? #RetirementReady
Monday, 01 November 2021
The type of benefits that can be paid (lump sum and/or income options) will depend on the scheme rules and the type of arrangement the benefits are being paid from. If you have the option to nominate who you want to benefit, this may have an impact on the type of death benefits that can be paid.
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