Some pensions aren’t inheritable, but others are. “With a DC pension, it’s all about the pot of money you’ve built up. If you pass away before age 75, your beneficiaries can usually access ...

You can’t leave pension savings in your will, so if you die before taking your private and/or company pension, the provider, or nominated trustees, decide what to do with it.

Money blog long read, we're looking at what happens to your pension when you die. It might not be a fun thing to think about ...

pension consultation. No one likes to think about what happens after they die, but there are some topics you just can’t afford to avoid. This is especially true when it comes to your pension.

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An expert explains what happens to your pension when you die. There are different rules depending on the type of pension and your circumstances. Marcus Lawrence. Thursday 10 April 2025 14:37 BST.

Any pension savings above that limit will be taxed as ordinary income at the beneficiary’s marginal tax rate. If you’re over 75 when you die, then your loved ones will have to pay income tax ...

If you die after reaching the state pension age and you were receiving the Additional State Pension under the pre-2016 system, your partner might be able to inherit a portion of that upon your death.

Experts explain what happens to your pension when you die. Some pensions aren’t inheritable, but others are. Marcus Lawrence. Tuesday 22 April 2025 17:17 BST. Comments.