Passing On Pensions

In this section:

• Can a surviving spouse choose how pension benefits are taken?

• If my husband dies, do I get his private pension?

• What happens to a pension if someone dies before claiming it?

• Can multiple beneficiaries receive the same pension?

• How quickly are pension death benefits usually paid?

• Can children inherit a pension if a parent dies?

• What happens if no beneficiary has been named on a pension?

• Do pensions form part of your estate when you die?

• Are pension death benefits affected by inheritance tax rules?