How Annuities Help Prevent Catastrophic Beneficiary Mistakes

Episode 82 August 01, 2025 00:19:51
How Annuities Help Prevent Catastrophic Beneficiary Mistakes
The Atlas Annuity Podcast
How Annuities Help Prevent Catastrophic Beneficiary Mistakes

Aug 01 2025 | 00:19:51

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Hosted By

Marty Becker

Show Notes

Did you know that your will doesn’t control who gets your retirement accounts? That job belongs to your beneficiary forms—and if those aren’t right, everything else falls apart.

In this episode, Marty Becker explains why annuities have a built-in advantage when it comes to estate planning and passing your assets to loved ones. You’ll hear about three real-life court cases where families lost hundreds of thousands due to outdated forms—and how you can avoid the same fate.

You’ll learn:

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who owns annuities, retirement accounts, or just wants to keep their estate plan airtight.

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