Some things you need to know about Superannuation life insurance / death benefits. Who can claim:
Any dependant (legally married, de facto partner, children, financial dependants and inter dependant) of the deceased or their estate can claim super death benefits
Same sex partners also qualify as de facto partners
Children under MOST (not all) super funds include adult children, step-children and children of same-sex partners
Financially dependent is defined as someone who is fully or partially reliant on the deceased for financial support
Legal personal representative includes the executor of the Will or administrator of the estate of a deceased person