52 When Women Inherit Super: What Happens to Super After a Spouse Dies

What happens to your super when your partner dies? And would you actually know what to do next? Superannuation doesn’t automatically form part of your Will, and that one detail can completely change how your money is passed on. For many women, this is the moment when they may find that they have not really engaged with super… to suddenly being responsible for it. In this episode, Naomi is joined by Maria Ganakas from Prime Super to break down exactly how super works on death, what women need to know about inheritance, and why this is one of the biggest financial transitions many women will face.  What we cover in this episode: What happens to super when your spouse dies in Australia  Why super does not automatically go through your Will Binding death benefit nominations: what they are and why they matter Reversionary pensions explained and how they create ongoing income The emotional impact of inheriting money and making financial decisions under pressure Key conversations to have about super, beneficiaries, and retirement This is one of those episodes that can genuinely change how prepared you feel about your financial future.  So take one step this week. Check your super. Start the conversation. Get clear on what would happen. Because understanding what happens to super in the event of death is a really important topic.