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      • Register to access your plan online
      • Track down a lost pension
      • ProfitShare
      • Download our app
      • Pension transfers
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      • Pension calculator
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      • Secret Life of Pensions
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      • Watch our pension webinars
      • Tax year end for pensions
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Planning ahead to protect your family

Talking to your loved ones about death and money is never easy but it can at least help them cope practically and financially if there is a death in the family.

In this section you’ll find articles and tools to help you start the conversation and get planning.

Taking over the finances for the first time

A guide to managing your money after a death.

Read more  about Taking over the finances for the first time

Making a will

A will is a legal document that sets out who will get what when you die. Find out why you should have a will, how to change it and more in our money guide.

Read more  about Making a will

Planning ahead - a checklist

A checklist of things to do to make life easier for your family when you're gone including making a will, power of attorneys and more

Read more  about Planning ahead - a checklist

What you can put in a will

If you're thinking of writing your will, what should you put in it? You can choose what happens to your estate and who'll sort out your will after you die.

Read more  about What you can put in a will

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney isn't just for older, wealthier people. Anyone can benefit from having one. Our guide explains the different types and where to find out more.

Read more  about Power of Attorney

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