HOW DO DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY PROVISIONS WORK?
If you've ever opened a retirement account when starting a new job, you've probably already filled out a designated beneficiary provision. You know, that part in the HR paperwork that asked who you want to get your retirement if you pass away. But how do those designated beneficiary provisions actually work? Attorney John Roth explains how they're more powerful than you might think.
WHAT ASSETS ARE COMMONLY CONTROLLED BY DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY PROVISIONS?
- Retirement Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Investment Accounts
- Some Bank Accounts
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Estate Planning is necessary because, as the old expression goes, "You can't take it with you." People need a will or will substitute, such as a revocable living trust, if they want to control who inherits their property and how and when that inheritance is received, to minimize administration costs, and to avoid unnecessary taxes. A well-planned estate is a gift to your loved ones and provides you peace of mind. It is part of your legacy.
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This blog does not contain legal advice. You should not rely on this to determine what is in your own best interest. For legal advice, specific to your situation, you must meet with an attorney. All posts are based on hypothetical scenarios, not the actual circumstances of real clients.
JOHN ROTH
is the founder of Hawaii Trust & Estate Counsel, a statewide Hawaii estate planning law firm with offices in Waimea, Hilo, Kona, and Honolulu. He has taught Estate Planning at the Richardson School of Law, and business law courses at the University of Hawaii—Hilo. He has resided in North Hawaii since 2008....MORE
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