Trusts as Retirement Plan Beneficiaries | 4203496A

Description

Trusts are often named as beneficiaries for IRAs and other retirement arrangements. The choice has an impact on both income tax and estate planning.
Trusts allow the IRA owner or plan participant to have beyond-the-grave control over the distribution payouts.
Note: This class presents an in-depth discussion of issues presented in the instructor's class Retirement Distributions: Planning Options .

Highlights

What is the significance of the Retirement Plan Beneficiary?
Primary vs. Contingent Beneficiaries
Is a Trust a "Designated Beneficiary?"
Why do people want to name a trust as the beneficiary?
Income Tax Aspects of Trusts as beneficiary
What happens when the trust beneficiary dies?

Objectives

Recognize reasons trusts are named as beneficiaries
Identify the types of trusts used and their tax characteristics.
Determine how the probate code affects beneficiary trusts.
Develop strategies to assist clients dealing with plan custodians.

Designed For

CPAs, attorneys and financial professionals.