Non-spouse beneficiariesmay not treat an inherited IRA as their own. That is, they may not make additional contributions to the account nor can they transfer inherited funds into their existing IRA account. Non-spouses may not leave assets in the original IRA. They must set up a new inherite...
Inherited IRA rules: 7 key things to know 1. Spouses get the most leeway If someone inherits an IRA from their deceased spouse, the survivor has several choices of what to do with it: Treat the IRA as if it were your own, naming yourself as the owner. ...