If you are a Federal employee, check with your agency's HR office to obtain the forms to update your designation of beneficiary for CSRS or FERS retirement, Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) (if you are a FERS employee).
A. Yes. There are no tax consequences if you change the designated beneficiary to another member of the family.
How to add or change a beneficiary Speak to a banker and let them know the following. Provide the beneficiary's name, date of birth, address, phone number and SSN. A form will be created with this information and mailed to you. After you get the form, review it for accuracy.
It's important to select the individuals who will receive your retirement account and life insurance benefits in the event of your death. This person is called your beneficiary. You can have more than one beneficiary. You can change your beneficiaries at any time.
Complete the Request for Change of Beneficiary form by listing the full given name for each person being named. Indicate their address, social security number, date of birth, and relationship to the insured person.
You must use form POL-28-COM. Please indicate the account registration to include owner/joint owner(s) first name, middle initial and last name. Please include the owner's social security number and the Primerica Shareholder Services Account number for which the change of beneficiary will apply.
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.
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.