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decide what to do with the money you've saved towards your pension when you retire. You could close your pension pot and take the whole amount as cash in one go if you wish – this is called ... be high tax charges because only 25% of each withdrawal (or of your lump sum) is tax-free – the remaining amount is taxable and this may push you into a higher tax bracket there may be a maximum
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comes at an incredibly difficult time when we feel least able to manage. We can help you think through what you need to do. The first thing to do when someone dies depends on the circumstances of their death ... doctor will then complete their part of a medical certificate, which explains the cause of death. This is then sent to a medical examiner (a senior doctor) who reviews it. The medical examiner or one of their
We campaign on the things that matter to all of us as we get older. Find out what the key issues are and what we are doing to make older people's lives better