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    Aug 31, 2011, 12:54 PM
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    What year did Federal law state spouses automatically become beneficiary of 401k plan?
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    Aug 31, 2011, 02:24 PM
    I believe that spouses have been the automatic primary beneficiary of pensions and 401(k)'s for many years - at least since the early 90's and perhaps longer. If you are married and want to name someone else as the primary beneficiary your spouse must sign a written waiver.
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    Aug 31, 2011, 02:27 PM
    The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)
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