Many don’t realize that retirement plans, IRAs, life insurance, donor advised funds and commercial annuities are not affected by a will. These accounts are dispersed according to beneficiary designations. The forms are often easier to update than a will, making them simple ways to leave a legacy.
Making Shriners Children’s the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets, IRA, life insurance or commercial annuities is easy:
Designation Basics
To name Shriners Hospitals for Children as the beneficiary, use our formal name, address and tax ID: Shriners Hospitals for Children; 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr.; Tampa, FL 33607; 813.281.0300; Tax ID: 36-2193608.
Beneficiary designations can be modified at any time. Experts suggest reviewing them every two to three years when reviewing your overall estate plan. This way you can ensure your assets reach the intended recipient(s), even as your needs change.
Jordan would like to leave Shriners Children’s a gift after passing, but would also like to leave something for a family member, Pat. Jordan is trying to decide where a $100,000 IRA should go. Naming Shriners Children’s as the beneficiary for 100% means we would receive the entire $100,000 to help fulfill our mission. By comparison, if Jordan leaves the IRA to Pat, a sizable amount of income tax will be paid.
The value of Jordan’s IRA at death is $100,000. | ||
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Chosen Beneficiary | Pat | SHC |
Federal income taxes (assumes a 24 percent marginal income tax bracket) |
$24,000 | $0 |
Net amount to beneficiary | $76,000 | $100,000 |