Ensuring Your Beneficiary Designations are Up to Date
Your beneficiary designation is not a set it and forget it. It’s time to check your beneficiary designations.
If you have life insurance, a 401(k), 403(b) or even a TSP, you’re asked to designate a beneficiary for the account.
I know you thought that was the end, but it’s not; this beneficiary thing is full of sequels.
Exhibit A: Life happens, you sneeze, and suddenly you’re married with kids or in a committed relationship—It’s time to update your beneficiary designation.
Exhibit B: Life happens, and suddenly you’re divorced or remarried, or you lose a parent. It is certainly time to update your beneficiaries.
Updating beneficiaries regularly can make sure the right people inherit your assets and help your loved ones avoid probate.
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