I understand that the Court cannot seize assets in a pension fund. Is that still the case if the fund is a SSAS (small self administered scheme). if this isn't the case and you are retired, can the Court force you to take an income or a lump sum payment to pay off your debts?
As long as it's an Inland Revenue approved pension and you are over 3 years from retirement, your pension will remain untouched. However, you will not be allowed to make any AVCs whilst undischarged.
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Thanks. What happens if you are about to retire or retired? Can they then force you to take a lump sum or an income to pay off debts or worse still, seize the assets in the fund?