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Best Practices for Beneficiary Designations in Retirement Plans

Best Practices for Beneficiary Designations in Retirement Plans

Issues for plan sponsors to consider when it comes to beneficiary designations are very broad. There is no "one-size fits all" answer when designing a retirement plan to deal with beneficiary designations. The right approach for your plan will be based on a number of facts and circumstances. Listed below are just a few of the issues plan sponsors should consider when administering beneficiary designations.