Multiple Beneficiaries and the Year of Death RMD
Contributor Natalie Choate navigates through the complexities.
Natalie Choate
Natalie Choate practices law in Boston with Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, specializing in estate planning for retirement benefits. Her book, Life and Death Planning for Retirement Benefits, is a leading resource for professionals in this field.
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