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RetirePro Daily Brief · September 15, 2026

Beneficiary Forms Override Your Will

Beneficiary forms on your IRA or 401(k) decide who gets the money after your death, overriding any instructions in your will. Review the designations after events such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child. Updating them keeps the recipients aligned with your current situation.

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