The Importance of Filling Out Beneficiary Designation Forms

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“Love your podcast! I am a Federal retiree and fine with Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) standard order of precedence beneficiary assignments being spouse, then children in equal shares. I understand this order of precedence is followed when no beneficiary forms are on file. I have not submitted any beneficiary forms. Are there any advantages/disadvantages of filling out beneficiary designation forms to restate this assignment? What are the advantages/disadvantages to naming my Revocable Living Trust (husband and wife) as beneficiary?” – Robin.

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