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BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION ADDENDUM This form may only be used to supplement an HSA application or HSA beneficiary designation form to name more beneficiaries than can be accommodated on these forms.

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How to fill out beneficiary designation addendum

1. To fill out a beneficiary designation addendum, follow these steps:
2. Begin by gathering all necessary information, including your personal details, such as your full name, date of birth, and contact information.
3. Review the beneficiary designation addendum form provided by your insurance company or financial institution.
4. Understand the purpose of the addendum and the impact it will have on your designated beneficiaries.
5. Start filling out the form by providing your policy or account information, including the account number or policy number.
6. Identify the primary beneficiary by entering their full name, relationship to you, and their contact information.
7. If desired, designate one or more contingent beneficiaries who will receive the benefits if the primary beneficiary predeceases you.
8. Specify the percentage or amount of the benefit each beneficiary should receive.
9. Consider seeking legal advice or guidance if you have complex beneficiary arrangements or if you are unsure about any aspect of the addendum.
10. Once completed, review the information provided and make sure it is accurate and up to date.
11. Sign and date the beneficiary designation addendum, following any additional witnessing or notarization requirements specified by the form or your jurisdiction.
12. Keep a copy of the addendum for your records and submit the original to the appropriate insurance company or financial institution.

Who needs beneficiary designation addendum?

1. The beneficiary designation addendum is typically needed by individuals who have insurance policies, retirement accounts, or other investments with beneficiary designations.
2. Here are some common examples of who may need a beneficiary designation addendum:
3. - Individuals who have life insurance policies and want to designate specific beneficiaries to receive the death benefits.
4. - Employees who have retirement accounts, such as a 401(k) or IRA, and wish to assign beneficiaries to inherit the account upon their death.
5. - Those who have investment accounts, such as mutual funds or brokerage accounts, and want to ensure the assets transfer smoothly to their chosen beneficiaries.
6. It is important to regularly review and update your beneficiary designation addendum, especially after significant life events like marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or the death of a beneficiary.

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What is beneficiary designation addendum?

A beneficiary designation addendum is a legal document that allows you to name who will receive your retirement account assets after your death.

Who is required to file beneficiary designation addendum?

Individuals who have retirement accounts, such as IRAs or 401(k)s, are required to file a beneficiary designation addendum.

How to fill out beneficiary designation addendum?

You can fill out a beneficiary designation addendum by obtaining the form from your retirement account provider and completing it with the necessary information.

What is the purpose of beneficiary designation addendum?

The purpose of a beneficiary designation addendum is to ensure that your retirement account assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death.

What information must be reported on beneficiary designation addendum?

The beneficiary designation addendum must include the names and contact information of the beneficiaries, as well as their relationship to the account holder.