Commentary on Sections Schedule 27 - Minor and consequential amendments Paragraph 52 - Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c. 46)
962.In the case of most types of friendly society registered within the meaning of the Friendly Societies Act 1974, under section 66, a member can request that, when they die, a sum payable by the society on their death be paid to a nominated person. Paragraph 52 provides that the civil partner of a member can be nominated even where that nominee is an officer or servant of the society.
963.Section 66 also provides that, where a member of a registered friendly society marries, any nomination made previously is revoked so that on the death of the member any sums due from the society become part of the estate of the deceased member. Paragraph 52 also makes corresponding provision for civil partners, so that where a member of such a society forms a civil partnership, any previous nomination is revoked.