Private Pension Provision for grown up children

Pjpern

I am an executor of the will of someone who has private pensions. She has two 20 year old children. They are mentioned in the will and 90% is left to them and the other 10% goes to her godson who is not a blood relative. I've read that it goes to the children but will 10% still be able to go to the godson?

Devongardener

It depends on whether she has submitted a nomination of which party is to inherit, but the pension company will have the final say.

Keep_pedalling

Pensions usually fall outside the estate and distribution( at the discretion of the trustees) follows the expression of wishes if the pension holder has made one. 

If she did not make one then, unless she was married, will go to her children. 

Have you spoken to the pension providers yesterday?

Pjpern

I have and I think the money will go to the children, notwithstanding what the will says. A statement was made by the deceased but I think the pension provider will still resist this as it was only made a little while ago. I think the 2 children will go with their mothers last will anyway.

Pjpern

Thank you all for your advice. As always, so useful.