[Vicki Hams]

Agree with Maria.   Pension payments definitely cannot be accrued.   They must be paid in cash.

This article might be helpful….

https://www.heffron.com.au/news/does-the-minimum-pension-need-to-be-paid-in-the-year-the-pensioner-dies#:~:text=That%20is%2C%20no%20minimum%20payment,commenced%20for%20an%20eligible%20beneficiary.