If the owner of a 401k is single when he or she dies, the assets go to the designated beneficiary, no matter what his or her will states. In addition, the assets will be distributed to the designated beneficiary regardless of any other agreements -- even court orders. For example, assume...
Considering my wife is a non resident alien and that neither of us reside in the USA, I had to look at see how it would effect her as a beneficiary and what her options would be. Reply neal says June 10, 2010 at 8:27 AM A complicated issue halfnine…Not sure of the rules on ...