A federal district court in California has ruled that a short form power of attorney did not authorize the person granted the power of attorney to change the beneficiary on the grantor's life ...

Aasiya Z. Hassan took out a $450,000 life insurance policy in 2006, listing her two children and her three siblings as the beneficiaries. But a few months before she was slain, a change of beneficiary ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. A beneficiary check up is an important part of your regular financial ...

Making sure affairs are in order and checking in from time to time is key when it comes to protecting loved ones. Ensuring your beneficiary information is updated is one way to help your loved ones ...

Question: I wanted to share a serious problem we are having with my brother’s estate so others will be aware of this issue. My brother’s major asset was an IRA he held with a major bank. Shortly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Fletcher writes about managing trusts and estates. This article is more than 5 years old. Beneficiary designations are a ...