As part of a couple you may be used to arranging everyday finances jointly, but when it comes to long-term planning, do you know where you stand?
Pension planning tends to be something we do as individuals, but when one partner dies, it could have a big impact on the other’s finances. Cohabiting couples, in particular, can face a raw deal on private pension inheritance rights. Even if you’re married, or in a civil partnership, a partner may receive less than expected.