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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.
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%.
Primary Beneficiaries If you're naming only one primary beneficiary, put 100% in the percent column. If you're naming more than one primary beneficiary, you must indicate what percentage each is to receive.
And you shouldn't name a minor or a pet, either, because they won't be legally allowed to receive the money you left for them. Naming your estate as your beneficiary could give creditors access to your life insurance death benefit, which means your loved ones could get less money.
The beneficiary's share may pass to their surviving spouse. The beneficiary's share may pass to his surviving children. The beneficiary's share may pass to his surviving siblings. The beneficiary's share may pass to a charitable organization named by the decedent.