Explanations of terms used in the form are listed below. For information on appropriate documentation, please read our page on providing documents.

Question: Are you acting on behalf of a named beneficiary as the nominated Power of Attorney?

If you're acting on behalf of a beneficiary and you have Power of Attorney, select Yes. If you don't have Power of Attorney you'll need to submit one to process the application unless there's a court of protection.

Question: Are you, to the best of your knowledge, a named beneficiary of the member?

Please confirm you're a beneficiary of the deceased member.

Question: Is there an Interim Full Death Certificate?

An Interim Death certificate is issued whilst an inquest takes place.

Question: Is there a Coroner's Certificate?

A Coroner's certificate informs the registrar that they're aware of the death and no further investigation is necessary and gives permission for a Doctor to issue the Medical Certificate.

Question: Is there a Will?

If you don’t know if there's a Will, select No. Either way, you aren't required to upload it.

Question: Do you intend to or have you already applied for Grant of Probate?

Grant of Probate is required if the Death Grant is more than £5,000. You aren't required to upload it now. Our team will contact you if required.

Question: Was the death during active employment as a teacher?

If the member was working as a teacher at the time of their death, select Yes. If they were retired at the time of their death, select No. If you don't know, select Do not know.