Tool to estimate PS Pension vs. RRSP

[itsover]

Anyone know of a way to estimate the value of a canadian gov't pension and compare it to RRSP. I have worked privately for my career, my wife a public servant. 20+ years. Is there any calculator out there to compare for equalizing other than going to a financial accountant?

It doesn't have to be perfect, just guestimate.

[torontonian]

Honestly, I paid an actuarial accountant a few hundred dollars to calculate the future amount, post retirement tax for RRSP and the pension... I'd ask a professional, it's worth having the right answer.

[SugarMommaNOT]

You need to also submit forms to Pension and Benefits (.gc.ca) to get an 'estimate' of the pension value for division of it in the case of separation/divorce. Form 2488 I think. Or else 2483.
I am federal employee currently going through the same thing but on the other side as you i.e. it is my pension. I don't think you can request this but when she does she should have to give it to you too when she gets it.

[itsover]

thanks for the information, definetly need the actuarial accountant for a final settling number. I'll ask her to look into with the govt pension people.

thanks again

[SugarMommaNOT]

I thought I had included this link earlier but apparently not!
Here's some helpful info:

In the Event of Divorce or Separation - Active Member - Your Public Service Pension and Benefits - Government of Canada

I asked them about completing this without a court order - you have to wait 1 year from separation before they would actually process it. FYI.