Pillars 3a and 3b after a divorce: If a married couple has not agreed to a separation of property, pillar 3a assets saved during the marriage are divided between them.
In the event of death, the amount saved usually go to the spouse or registered partner. If no such person exists, the following persons are beneficiaries:
1. direct descendants or persons who were largely supported by the deceased
2. the person who lived with the deceased without interruption for the last five years until death
3. the person responsible for maintaining joint children
The parents, siblings and other heirs of the deceased are also beneficiaries in later order.