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It depends on the plan sponsor and administrator. Can you request the funds online? Can you request over the phone? Are there forms to complete? If so, were they completed properly. It has been my experience that 7-10 days is typical. It can be sooner or take longer.
Is this request for a rollover to an IRA or a withdrawal of funds?

Jarrett,

Are you an employee or business owner? Employees - talk to your HR person to find details on any retirement plan that is available and what the requirements are such as age 21 and maybe employed for a certain amount of time.

Business Owner - This is not a place to learn from your mistakes! Best to work with an experienced professional- Stephanie at 770-954-8823.
All the best!

Stephanie Bacak, CFP

You should have received statements on any plans that you were a part of. Also for 401(k) only plan, you have to make a contribution to get a match. Profit Sharing Plans are money from the employer only. I would go back to old pay stubs or W-2s (Which should be in your tax return file), both documents show 401(k) contributions and deferrals. To check a W-2 look at box 12d.

Jennifer, I am sorry for your loss. You will need at least one copy of the official death certificate in most cases to see and have access to the assets. Which benefits? Social Security has a website and you can view what they expect to pay and when. https://www.ssa.gov/planners/survivors/onyourown.html If you are looking at benefits from his employer, you would need to contact them.
I can help more and personalize the answer over the phone 6770-954-8823 or email. Best Wishes, Stephanie

If you are still working there you might be allowed to take a loan from the 401(k). If you take the money completely out of the plan, you will be charged an IRS penalty of 10% and 20% in taxes will be held out for you. The Human Resources Department or the company that administers the plan can get you the proper paperwork.

There are no tax consequences for moving retirement funds from one account to another retirement account once a year. The release of funds from the former employer depends of the type of plan and how it is written. You say pension plan so I don't have information on whether it is a defined benefit plan or 401(k) or SEP. Moving from one company to another depends on the rules with the 401(k) at the new employer. Do they accept rollover funds? I hope this helps. If you would like to discuss further, you can cell me 770-954-8823.

Jacqueline, You should be receiving statements quarterly by mail or email. If you are still working for the company, you can find out if they have loan provisions and if your need qualifies. Otherwise, if you take money directly out of the plan, you will have to pay a penalty of 10% plus taxes. The funds in the 401(k) have never had income tax taken out until you take possession of the funds, these are withheld at a rate of 20% then added both the withdrawal and taxes are calculated with your tax return