After a divorce, most people assume that updating their benefits is as simple as sending a quick message to HR. A recent federal appeals court decision demonstrates just how costly that assumption can ...

Your 401(k) passes to the person you name on a beneficiary form—not through your will. Spouses and non-spouses face different rules and tax implications when inheriting a 401(k). Forgetting to update ...

A beneficiary is someone who receives a financial asset that was once owned by someone else. Choosing beneficiaries helps ensure that your assets go to the right people once you pass on. It’s a good ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In 2 Your Money this week, sponsored by the Stamm Law Firm, the attorneys are explaining the importance of naming beneficiaries. A beneficiary is someone who will benefit from, or ...

Estate planning is a broad term that describes the process of directing what happens to you assets upon your death. The process may entail additional directions or stipulations to be observed and ...