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The document outlines the Recipient Designation Form for CalSTRS, which allows members to designate recipients for a one-time death benefit or cash balance lump-sum payment upon their death. It replaces previous forms and must be submitted before the member's death to be valid. The form includes instructions for designating primary and secondary recipients, requirements for signatures, and details on how benefits are distributed based on membership status. Members can change their designations at any time without penalty.

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In Section 1, enter your full name, Client ID or Social Security number, mailing address, birth date, telephone number, and email address. Ensure all information is accurate.
Move to Sections 2 and 3 to designate your primary and secondary recipients. You can name individuals, trusts, or organizations. For each recipient, provide their full name, relationship, contact details, and Social Security number if applicable.
If you are married or have a registered domestic partner, ensure they sign in Section 4. If they cannot sign, complete the Justification for Non-Signature section.
Review your entries carefully to confirm that all required fields are filled out correctly before submitting the form online through your myCalSTRS account for faster processing.

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What happens to CalSTRS pension after death?

If initiated while married, a spouses CalSTRS pension benefits are classified as community property. Therefore, an individual with a CalSTRS pension must divide it with their spouse upon divorce, unless the parties agree otherwise.

How to calculate pension split in divorce?

Pensions are seen as a joint asset, so theyre usually split equally. But if that doesnt suit you or your ex, youre free to reach a different agreement. If you havent reached a legally binding agreement, your ex can make a claim on your pension at any time. Theres no time limit.

How is a CalSTRS pension divided in a divorce?

As a CalSTRS member, your spouse, children, or other loved ones may be eligible for survivor benefits. The type of benefit depends on if youre an active or retired member, if you choose an option beneficiary, the amount of service credit you have and whether you have Coverage A or Coverage B.

What is the most common way pensions are split on divorce?

Laws Surrounding Pensions and Divorce To gain access to a percentage of your pension, your spouse would have to specifically ask for their share at the time of the divorce not at the time of your retirement. This is done via a court order called a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO).

How is pension split in divorce in California?

Retirement benefits are a form of deferred compensation for labor expended during the years of employment. These benefits, whether or not vested at the time of divorce, are community property. Upon divorce, each spouse is entitled to one-half of each community property asset.

What is a beneficiary designation form?

If you die after retirement, the one-time death benefit is the same under both Coverage A and Coverage B. CalSTRS pays a one-time death benefit payment of $7,093 to your named recipient or recipients if youre a retired member. The amount of the payment may be adjusted periodically by the Teachers Retirement Board.

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