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    QDRO: Not Just for Divorce Anymore

    December 1, 2018 by Brandon McGee

    Transferring an ERISA account, like a 401(k), from one spouse to another can have substantial tax benefits, by delaying Required Minimum Distributions or avoiding early withdrawal penalties. However, one cannot simply transfer an account from one spouse to another under most circumstances without triggering adverse tax consequences. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order or “QDRO” avoids those adverse consequences. While a QDRO is most commonly used in a divorce context, divorce is not a … [Read more...] about QDRO: Not Just for Divorce Anymore

    Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: ERISA, In Marriage QDRO®, Medicaid, QDRO, required minimum distributions

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