Your dependants and nominees form

It’s much easier for the trustees and the employer to find out who the dependants and nominees are, if you keep the dependants and nominees form up to date. This can shorten the time it takes to pay a death benefit.

When you complete the form, you should list all your legal dependants and people who are financially dependent on you. Your dependants are people you are legally responsible for supporting or who are financially dependent on you. This includes spouses and children (biological or adopted). You can nominate someone who is not a legal or factual dependant to share your death benefit. It is a good idea to include contact details for the dependants and nominees.

If there are changes in your life (for example, getting married, divorced, or having a child), you should update the form. You can get the form from your human resources or payroll department.