What Happens to My 401(k) If I Die Without Naming Anyone? More Than I Expected.

If you die without naming a beneficiary on your 401(k), the money doesn’t simply pass to your spouse or heirs. Your account becomes part of your estate, triggering probate, tax complications and potential delays that could cost your family money and years of waiting. The process of settling an account without a beneficiary can be […] The post What Happens to My 401(k) If I Die Without Naming Anyone?