Should You Name Your Trust as the Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan? When planning your estate, one important decision is determining who should inherit your retirement accounts. These accounts—IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and 457 plans—are tax-deferred vehicles designed to grow over time with pre-tax contributions. The choice of beneficiary can have significant tax and estate planning…
A Trust Beneficiary is in Prison for a Felony: Is the Trust Exposed to Creditor Liability? Recently, a client contacted our office because one of their trust beneficiaries was convicted of a felony and sent to prison. The client wanted to know what happens to the beneficiary’s interest and whether it could be accessed by…
