- Money expert Martin Lewis has advised people to perform a crucial pension check.
- This check aims to prevent pension funds from being accidentally paid to an ex-partner upon the holder's death.
- Mr Lewis said that many people fail to update their “expression of wishes” form for private or workplace pensions.
- This form is vital as it informs pension trustees who should receive the savings.
- An outdated form could lead to unintended beneficiaries, such as former partners, receiving the pension funds.
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