How does the next of kin inherit the deceased persons pension?
If you are referring to a private pension, you should send the death certificate to the pension provider. If deceased leaves a widow/widower you may also need to send a marriage certificate. Widow/widower usually entitled to 1/2 of what deceased would have got at 65. There may or may not also be a lump sum. If dependent children, they may be entitled to a pension for a fixed term, usually to the end of education. That is usually 1/4 each of deceased’s entitlement. Again, you would need to send death certificate, and evidence of relationship/dependency, perhaps birth certificates. If no-one eligible for pension, there will probably be a lump-sum payable instead to estate. Some pension plans have provision for a pension to be paid to someone else nominated, but that is usually only for a year or so. You really have to contact pension provider for details of entitlements, and what documentation they need. There may be questions regarding a will, letters of administration or probate, and p
