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Usually there are two ways in which a beneficiary can be removed; The beneficiary can sign a legal document renouncing their interest in the Trust assets. The Trustee can use their discretionary power to remove an individual as a beneficiary by following the instructions in the Trust Deed.

The beneficiary designation forms allow you to name primary and secondary beneficiaries. Your “primary beneficiaries” are the first people or entities that you want to receive your benefit after you die.

Write only one beneficiary on each line. Make sure that you write the full names of all beneficiaries. For example, if you name you children as beneficiaries, DO NOT merely write “children” on one of the lines; instead write the full names of each of your children on separate lines.

Life insurance beneficiaries can be individuals, such as a spouse or adult child, or entities, such as a trust. For example, if you have minor children, you may choose to establish a trust and name it as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.

If you decide to have more than one beneficiary, you will allocate a percentage of the death benefit for each, so that the total allocation equals 100%. A simple example of this would be allocating 50% to your partner, and 25% to each of your two children, for a total of 100%.

Change a beneficiary Generally, you can review and update your beneficiary designations by contacting the company or organization that provides your insurance or retirement plan. You can sometimes do this online. Otherwise, you'll have to complete, sign, and mail a paper form.

The beneficiary designation forms allow you to name primary and secondary beneficiaries. Your “primary beneficiaries” are the first people or entities that you want to receive your benefit after you die.

Change a beneficiary Generally, you can review and update your beneficiary designations by contacting the company or organization that provides your insurance or retirement plan. You can sometimes do this online. Otherwise, you'll have to complete, sign, and mail a paper form.