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Este formulario permite designar beneficiarios para cuentas IRA, incluyendo IRA Tradicional, Roth IRA y SIMPLE IRA. Al completarlo, se anulan todas las designaciones anteriores y se especifican los

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How to fill out beneficiary designation

1. Obtain the beneficiary designation form from your insurance provider or financial institution.
2. Carefully read the instructions provided on the form.
3. Fill in your personal information such as your name, address, and policy or account number.
4. Identify the primary beneficiary by providing their full name and relationship to you.
5. If desired, list one or more contingent beneficiaries in case the primary beneficiary cannot be located or has passed away.
6. State the percentage of the benefit each beneficiary will receive, ensuring the total adds up to 100%.
7. Review your entries for accuracy and completeness.
8. Sign and date the form where indicated.
9. Submit the completed form to your insurance company or financial institution as instructed.

Who needs beneficiary designation?

1. Individuals with life insurance policies.
2. People contributing to retirement accounts, like IRAs or 401(k)s.
3. Owners of investment accounts that allow for beneficiary designations.
4. Parents wanting to secure their children's financial future.
5. Anyone looking to streamline the distribution of their assets upon death.

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What is beneficiary designation?

Beneficiary designation is a legal document that specifies who will receive assets, benefits, or property upon the death of the individual who owns them.

Who is required to file beneficiary designation?

Individuals who own accounts, policies, or assets that allow for the transfer of ownership upon death, such as life insurance, retirement accounts, or trusts, are required to file a beneficiary designation.

How to fill out beneficiary designation?

To fill out a beneficiary designation, obtain the appropriate form from the account provider, clearly list the names and contact information of beneficiaries, specify the percentage of assets each beneficiary will receive, and sign and date the document according to the provider's instructions.

What is the purpose of beneficiary designation?

The purpose of beneficiary designation is to ensure that assets are distributed according to the owner's wishes, bypassing the probate process and facilitating a quicker transfer to beneficiaries.

What information must be reported on beneficiary designation?

The information that must be reported on a beneficiary designation typically includes the names, addresses, Social Security numbers of the beneficiaries, the relationship to the owner, and the percentage of benefits each is to receive.