We are so sorry for your loss, we want to help
This time, this situation, is so very fraught with difficulties and Life Ledger knows how very much it can drain you. We want to help you, especially with the huge amount of paperwork and admin that goes along with it. You came here looking for how to notify the Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) of a death, so we’ll start with helping you with that.
How do I notify the Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) of a death?
There are several ways that they can be contacted:
For all authorities within the Fund the telephone number and email address are the same:
- Call them on 0300 323 0260
- Email them through their lppapensions.co.uk website
You can write to them at the following addresses:
Lancashire LGPS, Lancashire Fire & Lancashire Police Members:
LPPA
PO Box 1381
Preston
PR2 0WP
Cumbria LGPS, Cumbria Fire & Mersey Fire Members:
LPPA
PO Box 1382
Preston
PR2 0WQ
Hertfordshire LGPS & Hertfordshire Fire Members:
LPPA
PO Box 1384
Preston
PR2 0WS
LPFA, Newham, Ealing, Havering, Brent & Bexley LGPS or Kent, London & Bedfordshire Fire Members:
LPPA
PO Box 1383
Preston
PR2 0WR
Register the death with Life Ledger and allow us to make the notification. There is a short verification process to confirm your details, upload a copy of the death certificate and answer some questions for the Fund. Just press send when you are ready to make the notification and it is done.
As there is no limit to the number of notifications that can be made through the site, feel free to continue adding information for other companies. Press send for each when you are done, and those will be completed as well.
What information do I need to notify the Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) of a death?
Most pension companies require similar information, so you should ensure that you have the following information when you contact them:
- Member’s pension scheme number and employee number
- Their National Insurance number
- Date of Death and personal details
- The name and contact details of the person dealing with the death – don’t forget, if this isn’t you, that you will need to receive their permission to be able to pass on their details
- If possible, any information you have regarding anyone who was financially dependent upon them at the time of their death, for example a spouse or civil partner, or children
What happens next?
The Local Pensions Partnership will have their own processes to follow, but you will be kept informed as to what they are doing.
As for the rest of the situation, Life Ledger understands the frustration and difficulties that can accompany high-running emotions. Especially when you find yourself in a situation that challenges you, and in which you have no idea what to do. It’s why Life Ledger created a guide that will help you through this time.
The guide shows you what needs to be done, and how much you have left to do. And you can see that easily the largest headache on the list is notifying all the companies. By registering with Life Ledger you will save yourself all of this. As there is no limit to the number of companies that you can inform, and as the Service is free to use no additional headaches are given. Just peace of mind, and more time to spend with the ones you love.
