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A DC pot doesn't normally 'fall into the deceased's estate'.BikingBud said:
Being benevolent toward them, I know, they may not grasp the niceties of DB pensions and not understand there is no pot that falls into the deceased's estate like a DC pot would.Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!0 -
Apologies yes, I should have noted be disbursed to the beneficiaries recognising that they may be the same or different to the beneficiaries of the estate.Marcon said:
A DC pot doesn't normally 'fall into the deceased's estate'.BikingBud said:
Being benevolent toward them, I know, they may not grasp the niceties of DB pensions and not understand there is no pot that falls into the deceased's estate like a DC pot would.
But the I feel the overall intent remains, there is no bun fight to be had here.Your life is too short to be unhappy 5 days a week in exchange for 2 days of freedom!0 -
Some families will pick a fight over money in an empty room!!BikingBud said:
Apologies yes, I should have noted be disbursed to the beneficiaries recognising that they may be the same or different to the beneficiaries of the estate.Marcon said:
A DC pot doesn't normally 'fall into the deceased's estate'.BikingBud said:
Being benevolent toward them, I know, they may not grasp the niceties of DB pensions and not understand there is no pot that falls into the deceased's estate like a DC pot would.
But the I feel the overall intent remains, there is no bun fight to be had here.
I agree with everyone else. You've told them the score, now's the time to ignore.
How's it going, AKA, Nutwatch? - 12 month spends to date = 3.24% of current retirement "pot" (as at end December 2025)1
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