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It’s important to periodically review beneficiary designations

by John P. Duncan May 29, 2013
written by John P. Duncan May 29, 2013

John P. DuncanWhen it comes to the designation of beneficiaries, your choices may need to change with the times.

When did you open your first IRA? When did you buy your life insurance policy? Are you still living in the same home and working at the same job as you did back then? Have your priorities changed a bit—perhaps more than a bit?

While your beneficiary choices may seem obvious and rock solid when you initially make them, time has a way of altering things. In a stretch of five or 10 years, some major changes can occur in your life, and they may warrant changes in your beneficiary decisions. In fact, you might want to review them annually.

How your choices affect your loved ones. The beneficiary of your IRA, annuity, 401(k) or life insurance policy may be your spouse, your child, maybe another loved one or maybe even an institution. Many people do not realize that beneficiary designations take priority over bequests made in a will or living trust. Naming a beneficiary helps to keep assets out of probate when you pass away.

You may have even chosen the smartest financial mind in your family as your beneficiary, thinking he has the knowledge to carry out your financial wishes in the event of your death. But what if this person passes away before you do? What if you change your mind about the way you want your assets distributed, and are unable to communicate your intentions in time? And what if he inherits tax problems as a result of receiving your assets?

Are your beneficiary designations up to date? Don’t assume. Don’t guess. Make sure your assets are set to transfer to the people or institutions you prefer. If you are not certain you understand all the possible ramifications of your selections, you may want to reach out to our office for a no-cost review of your beneficiaries.

John P. Duncan is President/Founder of Gold Leaf Advisory, a comprehensive wealth management firm located in Mesa. He is an author, speaker and sought-after expert in retirement planning and implementation. His practice is designed to provide objective advice to individuals and businesses with net worth above $1 million. For more information, send an e-mail to info@goldleafadvisory.com.

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