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You cannot name a legal minor as a beneficiary. This applies to almost all legal documents, most notably wills and life insurance policies. The significant exception to this rule is trusts. You can ...

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is choosing who you’d like to be your beneficiaries. A beneficiary is someone who is named to receive a financial gift from an estate or a specific ...

Many clients are unaware that life changes such as marriage, divorce, and the passing of a loved one can leave outdated ...

You might want to keep this column attached to your TSP-3 beneficiary designation form. My associate Joe Sullender, senior vice president for investments at Wells Fargo Advisors, recently became aware ...

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When naming designated beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts, it’s usually best to avoid naming a trust, as this could disqualify not only the trust but also any individuals named as ...

High and persistent inflation over the past couple of years has caused interest rates to rise, and while that's made borrowing costs more expensive, it's also helped savers earn a higher return on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Beneficiary designations are one of the major gaps in many retirement ...