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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 401k beneficiary form template in our editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name and Social Security Number in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for identification.
  3. Indicate your marital status by selecting either 'Single' or 'Married'. If married, provide your spouse's name, date of birth, and Social Security Number.
  4. In the Designation section, understand that if your spouse is not listed as your sole Primary Beneficiary, their consent is required. Fill in the Primary Beneficiary's name and relationship, along with the percentage of benefits they will receive.
  5. Next, complete the Contingent Beneficiary section similarly by providing their details and percentage allocation.
  6. Review the General Provisions carefully to understand how benefits will be distributed upon your death. This ensures clarity on your intentions.
  7. Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom. If applicable, ensure your spouse also signs to consent to any designations made.

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Write the names of the first beneficiary(ies) you would like to receive your benefit after you die. You may name an individual(s), entity (such as a charity, business, religious organization, funeral home, etc.), trust, or estate. You may name more than one.
spouse, partner, children, parents, brothers and sisters, business partner, key employee, trust and charitable organization.
You should file a new form whenever there is a change in a beneficiarys address or name. SF 2823, Designation For FEGLI Determines how proceeds from the life insurance are distributed.
Generally, all youll need to get started is a name and birth date for each beneficiary (if naming a person). The more details you provide, such as a Social Security number, the easier the transfer of assets will be for your beneficiaries.
How to write a beneficiary letter List important contact information. Give specific and clear instructions. Address your beneficiary personally. Keep multiple copies. Check the letter annually and update as needed.
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Typically, youll want to name your spouse, children, or other financial dependents as your beneficiaries. However, you may also consider naming siblings, other family members, a friend, or even a nonprofit organization, trust, or your estate to inherit your account.

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