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How do I update my beneficiaries?

Quick Answer

Update beneficiaries by logging into each account separately — 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, life insurance, brokerage TOD, bank POD — and changing the beneficiary form. Designations override your will.

Beneficiary update checklist by account type.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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