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BeneficiaryDesignationForm Instructions: Use this form to designate or update a beneficiary for the following programs: Treasury Funded Structured Settlement, EnhancedAttorneyFeeStructure, PostSettlementManagedAccount/Trust.

How to fill out beneficiary designation form

How to fill out a beneficiary designation form:

1. Obtain the form: Reach out to the appropriate organization or financial institution to request a beneficiary designation form. This could include insurance companies, retirement account providers, or pension funds.
2. Provide personal information: Start the form by entering your full name, date of birth, and social security number. Include any other requested personal details, such as your address or phone number.
3. Specify the account or policy: Indicate the specific account or policy for which you are designating a beneficiary. This could be a life insurance policy, retirement account, or any other type of financial asset.
4. Choose primary and contingent beneficiaries: Designate the primary beneficiary, who will receive the proceeds or benefits upon your passing. Specify their full name, relationship to you, and their contact information. Additionally, list any contingent beneficiaries who would inherit the assets if the primary beneficiary is unable to receive them.
5. Determine the percentage allocation: If you have multiple beneficiaries, decide on the percentage of the assets or benefits each will receive. Ensure that the total allocation amounts to 100%.
6. Consider special circumstances: If you have minors as beneficiaries or individuals with special needs, provide additional information or set up a trust to manage the assets on their behalf.
7. Review and sign: Carefully review the form, ensuring all information is accurate and complete. Sign, date, and include any required witness signatures.
8. Submit the form: Follow the instructions provided on the form to submit it to the appropriate organization or financial institution. Keep a copy for your records.

Who needs a beneficiary designation form:

1. Individuals with life insurance policies: This form allows policyholders to specify who will receive the death benefit upon their passing.
2. Retirement account holders: Beneficiary designation forms are crucial for determining who will inherit the funds in retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or pensions.
3. Those with investment accounts: Certain investment accounts, like transfer-on-death accounts or payable-on-death accounts, often require beneficiary designation forms to ensure a smooth transfer of assets after the account holder's death.
4. Individuals with pension plans: Pension plans typically require their participants to complete beneficiary designation forms, ensuring that the remaining pension benefits are distributed according to the account holder's wishes.
5. Owners of annuities: Annuity contracts often necessitate beneficiary designations to determine who will receive the remaining annuity payments or value after the annuitant's death.
6. Insurance policyholders: Besides life insurance, other insurance policies like disability, health, or long-term care insurance may require beneficiary designation forms to specify who would receive any remaining benefits.
7. Individuals with employee benefit plans: Some employers offer employee benefit plans that may include life insurance coverage or retirement accounts, requiring beneficiaries to be designated.

Remember, it is crucial to keep your beneficiary designation forms up to date to ensure your assets are distributed as intended. It is recommended to review and update these forms periodically or after significant life events like a marriage, divorce, birth, or death in the family.

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