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The divorce decree does not automatically change the beneficiary designations of your life insurance, retirement assets, or bank accounts. That responsibility is yours!
Divorce Upon divorce, you must change the beneficiary listed on your account. Otherwise, your ex-spouse will receive your 401(k) funds upon your death as the named beneficiary.
In many cases, a divorce decree doesnt change a beneficiary designation. This means that unless the policyholder changes the beneficiary, that individual or entity may receive the payout upon the policyholders passing, regardless of a divorce.
How to name a beneficiary on your 401(k) account. If you name a person as your beneficiary, you should provide their full legal name, mailing address, date of birth, and Social Security number. You may also be asked to explain their relationship to you.
Most married couples make their spouses the beneficiaries of these types of accounts. So the answer is no, unless the beneficiary is changed, that is who will receive the money upon the account owners death, regardless of a divorce.
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Choose people you want to provide for (and review regularly). A spouse, child, niece, or caretakerdesignate the ones you love most or who would benefit from your help. Then revisit your decision when a big life change happens, such as divorce, remarriage, birth, or death.
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.
If you do not designate a beneficiary, your spouse automatically inherits your 401(k) upon your death. Beneficiaries named in your plan inherit your 401(k), even if you stipulate other people receive it in your will.

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