Why can’t you leave your pension in a will? How to pass on your pension

Most people expect that if they still have money left in their pension pots when they die, their spouse or children will inherit it.While you can pass on a pension, you cannot do so solely through your will. Instead, most people will need to tell their pension provider who to pay their pension to when they die through a form.Why you can’t leave your pension in a willUnder current rules, you are not able to leave a pension in your will.This is because pensions are not treated as part of you