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Pension Trusts

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Pension Trust Advice from Joslin Rhodes

As Pension and Retirement experts serving Teesside for over 20 years, we know that proper planning is essential to securing the retirement you want — for both yourself and your family.

Pension Trusts can play an important role in that plan, helping you protect your pension benefits and make sure more of your wealth is passed on to the people you care about.

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What Is a Pension Trust?

A Pension Trust is a legal arrangement that protects your pension benefits so they can be passed on to your loved ones in a controlled and tax-efficient way.

It allows you to decide who benefits from your pension after you’re gone, while giving Trustees the responsibility of managing how and when those funds are distributed.

Types of Pension Trusts in the UK

  • Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Trusts: These provide a guaranteed retirement income based on your salary and years of service. Your employer takes on the investment risk and makes sure there’s enough money to pay your pension when the time comes.
  • Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Trusts: With these, you and your employer both pay into your pension, and the money is invested. The amount you receive in retirement depends on how much has been paid in and how well the investments perform.
  • Hybrid Pension Trusts: These combine features of both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pensions, giving you a mix of guaranteed income and investment-based benefits.
  • Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) Trusts: SIPPs give you more control over how your pension is invested. You can choose from a wider range of investment options, like shares, property and other assets, depending on your personal goals and risk comfort.
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How Do Pension Trusts work?

Contributions

You and your employer pay into the Pension Trust, with the aim of growing your pension pot over time through investments.

Investment Management

The Trustees manage how the Pension Trust is invested, aiming to grow the fund while balancing risk and return, always acting in your best interests.

Benefit Payments

When you retire, the Pension Trust pays your benefits — this could be a lump sum, regular income, or a mix of both depending on the scheme’s rules.

Tax advantages

Contributions often receive tax relief, and the fund grows tax-efficiently, helping you build more for retirement.

What Pensions Trusts Can Do For You

  • Secure your retirement income: Pension Trusts help you save, invest, and build a reliable income for when you retire.
  • Provide tax benefits: Enjoy tax relief on contributions and tax-efficient growth, helping your pension pot grow faster.
  • Protect your assets: Your pension is managed by Trustees, protecting it from creditors and ensuring it’s handled responsibly.
  • Diversify your investments: Pension Trusts can invest in a wide range of assets, offering flexibility and growth potential to support your retirement goals.

Thinking about how to make the most of your pension?

Have a chat with our team to see how a Pension Trust could help protect your savings, reduce tax, and give you more control.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pension Trusts

How do I join a Pension Trust?

You can join a Pension Trust through your employer if they offer one. You can also set one up through financial institutions like Joslin Rhodes as part of a Private Pension Plan.

How do I set up a Pension Trust with Joslin Rhodes?

All you need to do is get in touch for a free one-to-one meeting. Our expert Financial Planner will discuss your circumstances and, if a Pension Trust is appropriate, outline all costs and next steps.

What happens if the Pension Trust underperforms?

Investment returns can fluctuate, but Trustees work to manage risk and protect the fund.

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