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403B BENECHANGE 07/08 ERISA 403 b Spousal Consent Spousal Consent and Waiver If your 403 b plan is subject to ERISA please complete the appropriate section below.

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How to fill out Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent

1. Obtain the Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent form from your insurance provider or financial institution.
2. Fill in your personal information, including your name, address, and policy number.
3. Identify the current beneficiary and their relationship to you.
4. Provide the details of the new beneficiary, including their name, address, and relationship to you.
5. If applicable, complete the spousal consent section, obtaining your spouse's signature to agree to the change.
6. Double-check all entered information for accuracy.
7. Sign and date the form to certify the changes.
8. Submit the completed form to the insurance company or financial institution as per their instructions.

Who needs Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent?

1. Individuals who want to change the designated beneficiary on their insurance policy or financial account.
2. Anyone who has recently changed personal circumstances, such as marriage or divorce, and needs to update beneficiary information.
3. Individuals with policies that require spousal consent for changes to be made.

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What states require spousal consent for beneficiary?

It depends on your state of residence. If you reside in a “community property state” (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin), you need your spouse's consent to designate any primary beneficiary other than your spouse. This need arises from state property law.

Do I need spousal consent to change beneficiary on your IRA?

Consent is generally given by completing and signing a section of an applicable administrative form and having that consent notarized by a licensed notary, or witnessed by a plan representative.

Is spousal consent required for IRA?

Married individual retirement account owners generally do not need spousal consent before designating a beneficiary other than their spouse.

What states require spousal consent for beneficiary?

If you're the owner of a life insurance policy with a revocable beneficiary, you can change the beneficiary of your policy without consent from the current beneficiary. On the other hand, a policy with an irrevocable beneficiary requires the policyholder to get the current beneficiary's consent before making a change.

Can you change the beneficiary designations on IRAs without spousal consent?

Most retirement accounts require spouses to obtain consent from the other when taking distributions or changing beneficiary designations. This requirement applies depending on the type of plan or the couple's residence. For example, an IRA owner does not generally require spousal consent when making withdrawals.

Does a spousal consent need to be notarized?

It depends on your state of residence. If you reside in a “community property state” (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin), you need your spouse's consent to designate any primary beneficiary other than your spouse. This need arises from state property law.

Can I change the beneficiary on my IRA?

You can update your beneficiaries at any time. Life events, such as a marriage, death, divorce, birth or adoption should trigger a review of your beneficiary information. An annual beneficiary review will ensure that your designations are current.

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What is Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent?

Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent is a legal document that allows a policyholder to designate or change the beneficiary of their insurance policy or retirement account, often requiring the consent of a spouse to ensure that the new beneficiary designation is valid and recognized.

Who is required to file Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent?

Policyholders who wish to change their beneficiaries on insurance policies or retirement accounts and are legally married are typically required to file a Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent to ensure that their spouse is informed and consents to the changes.

How to fill out Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent?

To fill out a Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent form, the policyholder must provide their personal information, details of the policy, the name of the new beneficiary, and obtain the signature of the spouse, along with any required witness signatures as dictated by state law or policy requirements.

What is the purpose of Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent?

The purpose of Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent is to ensure that the policyholder's wishes regarding the distribution of benefits are honored and to protect the rights of spouses who may have a legal claim to the benefits in case of the policyholder's death.

What information must be reported on Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent?

The information that must be reported on a Change of Beneficiary/Spousal Consent includes the policyholder's name and details, the current and new beneficiary's names, the relationship to the policyholder, the spouse's consent, and any additional identification or signatures required by the insurer or retirement plan.