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Reset Form BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FORM FOR QUALIFIED ACCOUNTS Account # Advisor # Case # For taxable accounts, please use the Nonprofit (T.O.D) Account Registration Form. 1 ACCOUNT INFORMATION Account

How to fill out beneficiary designation form

How to fill out a beneficiary designation form:

1. Begin by obtaining the beneficiary designation form, which may be provided by your employer, insurance company, or financial institution.
2. Familiarize yourself with the form and ensure that you have the necessary information and documentation required for completion. This may include the full legal names, addresses, social security numbers, and dates of birth of your chosen beneficiaries.
3. Review the instructions provided with the form carefully. These instructions will guide you on how to properly complete the form, including any specific requirements or restrictions.
4. Start by indicating your personal information, such as your full name, contact information, and any identification numbers requested.
5. Specify the type of account or policy for which you are designating beneficiaries. This could include retirement accounts, life insurance policies, annuities, or other financial instruments.
6. Clearly identify each beneficiary by providing their full name, relationship to you, and any additional details that may be required, such as their social security number or date of birth.
7. Indicate the percentage or portion of the account or policy that each beneficiary should receive upon your death. Ensure that the total allocation adds up to 100% or, if allowed, list alternate beneficiaries as well.
8. Date and sign the beneficiary designation form, ensuring that your signature is witnessed or notarized if required by the specific institution or jurisdiction.
9. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records and submit the original to the appropriate entity as instructed. It is advisable to retain a copy of any supporting documentation provided with the form, such as a death certificate for the primary beneficiary or proof of relationship for a contingent beneficiary.

Who needs a beneficiary designation form?

1. Individuals with retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s, IRAs, or pensions, may need to complete a beneficiary designation form to specify who will receive the remaining funds upon their death.
2. Life insurance policyholders often need to complete a beneficiary designation form to designate who will receive the proceeds of their policy.
3. Individuals who hold annuities or other investment or financial accounts may be required to complete a beneficiary designation form to determine the distribution of those funds upon their passing.
4. Additionally, anyone who wishes to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes after death, regardless of the type of account or policy, may choose to complete a beneficiary designation form.

Remember, it is important to periodically review and update your beneficiary designation forms to ensure that they reflect your current wishes and circumstances.

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