I am supposed to be the beneficiary of my mother's pension. Who do I contact about herdeath and how do I make sure her pension fromthe union...

Question

I am supposed to be the beneficiary of my

mother's pension. Who do I contact about her

death and how do I make sure her pension from

the union goes to me?

Answer

Contact the union and determine who the pension plan administrator is to determine the steps in filing your claim.

Answer

It may be a good idea for you and your mother to contact the pension administrator now to see exactly what benefits you're going to be entitled to. Most traditional pensions don't have any continuing benefits for a non-spouse beneficiary other than a single modest death benefit.