A 401(k) can be one of the largest assets in an estate, but its treatment after death is governed by specific rules.

When someone dies, their bank accounts do not always have to go through probate before the money becomes accessible. Many ...

A spouse beneficiary is the person who will inherit a 401(k) account if the account holder passes away. The rules for spouse beneficiaries determine how the account assets are distributed, which can ...

When you open a 401(k), you can name a beneficiary to inherit your account when you pass away. Inheriting a 401(k) comes with a range of beneficiary rules that depend on the beneficiary's relationship ...

You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, such as your ...

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You might not have thought much about bene-ficiary designations - but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, such as your ...

Many people spend years building their nest egg but forget one small form that could undo it all: the beneficiary designation. A single outdated name on your IRA or 401(k) can send your life savings ...

If charitable giving is part of your legacy plan, which assets you leave to charity can matter, especially if you have other beneficiaries. Many investors focus on the size of their charitable gifts ...