Answer:
Once you’ve returned the application for death benefits , along with the appropriate certificates, Teachers’ Pensions will confirm all details of family benefits in writing. We may need to verify information about the deceased member’s service and salary with their employer before this is possible. If there are any payments to be made, we’ll write to you and any other beneficiaries outlining any benefits that are due to each party.
In the case where the deceased member was receiving a pension, if there has been an overpayment, we’ll confirm the amount that will need to be returned to us. Similarly, we’ll confirm if there is a residue of pension owed.
If a completed application form is not received we’ll not be able to process benefits. If a death grant is not paid within two years of being notified of a death, when the death grant is paid it’ll be subject to a tax charge. This could be as much as 45% of the death grant. You may need to apply for Probate which can take some time to arrange, therefore, it is important to start the process as soon as possible.