Not exact matches
Beneficiaries are either
named specifically in these documents or have met the stipulations that make them eligible for whatever distribution is specified.
If you want the proceeds to go to the heirs of your estate, it is typically better to
name them
specifically as
beneficiaries rather than having your estate be the
beneficiary.
Since Ethyl had wisely designated the three boys
specifically by
name as
beneficiaries, each one could draw out the Required Minimum Distributions using their own ages after setting up individual inherited IRAs for each.
It's a good backup, allows you to
name guardians for your children, and can create a catch - all
beneficiary for any property you didn't
specifically leave to a certain heir.
Just because you have a common law marriage, don't make the assumption that your common - law spouse will automatically receive the death benefit unless you
specifically name him or her as your primary
beneficiary.
When designating a
beneficiary, you should
specifically name the individual and indicate the portion of the proceeds s / he is to receive.
If you want the proceeds to go to the heirs of your estate, it is typically better to
name them
specifically as
beneficiaries rather than having your estate be the
beneficiary.