Form 4.1 - Waiver of Survivor’s Benefit from an Ontario Locked-in Account (LIRA, LIF or LRIF)

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PF-148E

Form details

Form number: PF-148
Form title: Form 4.1 - Waiver of Survivor’s Benefit from an Ontario Locked-in Account (LIRA, LIF or LRIF)
Sector: Pensions
Category:
Waivers - Death Benefit/Survivor Pension
Purpose of form: This form must be used by the spouse of the owner of an Ontario locked-in account to waive his/her right to receive any survivor’s benefit.
Instructions on how to use the form:

Transition period:
To allow time for transition, the current Form 4.1 and the updated Form 4.1 will both be available for use until November 30, 2026. Effective December 1, 2026, the updated Form 4.1 must be used.
Last update: 2026-06-05