Beneficiary designations:
Keep them current on every account

Beneficiary designations is one item on PortfolioPilot's estate planning checklist.

Mark it as done when you have it in place, and use the third-party template and tools linked with it. Informational only, not legal advice; talk to an attorney or tax advisor before acting. Free.

Feature basics

Which plan you need
The estate planning checklist. Included in the Free plan
In the checklist
Update beneficiary designations on accounts like life insurance, retirement plans, and bank accounts.
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What is in the checklist item?

The item and its resources. Switch tabs.

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PortfolioPilot designated beneficiaries demo. The item and its resources. Switch tabs.

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How it works

How beneficiaries works in PortfolioPilot

Three steps from your accounts to the answer.

Step 1

Open Estate planning

Under Plan, choose Estate planning.

Step 2

Find the item

Designated beneficiaries.

Step 3

Mark it as done

Use the template and tools, then tick it off.

What to consider

What should you know about beneficiaries?

Points to raise with an attorney or tax advisor.

Every account

Retirement plans, life insurance and bank accounts each have their own.

After life changes

Marriage, divorce or a birth are times to review.

A worksheet

A third-party audit worksheet lists where to check.

Done with providers

PortfolioPilot does not read or change designations.

Related estate planning features

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Questions

Questions about beneficiaries

Short answers here, with a link to the full help center article where one exists.

What does the estate planning feature do?

A checklist of documents, with templates, tools and articles. Read more in the Help Center →

Is this legal advice?

No. Talk to an attorney or tax advisor before acting.

Can PortfolioPilot update my beneficiaries?

No. Update them with each provider.

Is it free?

Yes.