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How to Name a Trust as Beneficiary on Each Institution's Form

The same trust is named three different ways at E*TRADE, Vanguard and the TSP. E*TRADE’s transfer-on-death form says “For trust, provide trust name, not trustee”, Vanguard’s names the beneficiary as “To the trustee of an existing trust created under an agreement”, and the TSP form says “Enter the name of the trust and the trustee's name” and asks for no trust date.

The listings below show what 115 banks, brokerages, IRA custodians, employer plans, pension systems, insurers and HSA custodians ask for when a trust is the beneficiary, read from each institution’s own form between September 24 and 27, 2026. Each listing covers one account type, because the same institution often uses different wording on its IRA form and its transfer-on-death form. Every yes or no is backed by the institution’s own words, with the page, form number, revision date and a link to the document.

No institution pays to be listed, the page carries no affiliate links, and a listing is not an endorsement of any institution. This is reference information, not legal advice.

What the Forms Ask For

  1. Trust name, trustee name or both. Vanguard’s IRA form asks for the trust’s name and date and says “You don't need to provide trustee names at this time.” Lincoln’s life insurance form goes the other way. It says “Enter the trust name, tax ID number, date the trust was established, and address.” and “Indicate all trustee names and contact information.”, and it adds “Trust Tax ID Number is required.”
  2. Sample wording. 28 forms print sample trust wording or a format for sub-trusts. Vanguard’s sample reads “The Martin Family Trust U/A, dated January 15, 2013”, and F&G’s specimen names the trustee, as in “naming Mary Smith as Trustee under Trust Agreement”.
  3. Trust documents and when they are due. 77 of the 95 forms that address trust documents ask for them at some point. Global Atlantic’s Forethought annuity form says “If you name a trust as the Beneficiary, submit a copy of the trust for our file.” J.P. Morgan asks for nothing at designation, and its form tells the owner that after death “The trustee of the Trust will be required to provide certain documentation and information to JPMS.”
  4. See-through trust paperwork. 14 of the 18 forms that address a see-through trust ask for a certification or documents. MissionSquare says “You must submit a copy of your entire trust document if you desire the beneficiaries of the trust to be treated as designated beneficiaries”.

Trust Naming Rules by Institution and Account

Each listing shows every trust rule the form states for that account type, marked “Not stated” where the form is silent. Open “The form’s own words” for the exact wording to copy.

Acorns (Acorns Securities, LLC)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Acorns taxable account TOD.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust and trustee name.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trustee, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and trustee name; no trust date field.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Name of beneficiary/trust Name of trustee (if applicable)” Page 1, form Beneficiary Form and Agreement. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name of beneficiary/trust Name of trustee (if applicable) ... OR Tax ID Number” Page 1, form Beneficiary Form and Agreement. Source document

How to name the trust. “Name of beneficiary/trust ... Name of trustee (if applicable)” Page 1, form Beneficiary Form and Agreement. Source document

ADP Retirement Services

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k) employer plan.

Trust as beneficiary
Not stated.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and trust date (TotalSource form)
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and trust date (TotalSource form); no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust details on the form. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, please include the trust name and trust date.” Page 1, form AP894550BENEMAY. Source document

How to name the trust. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, please include the trust name and trust date.” Page 1, form AP894550BENEMAY. Source document

Advanta IRA

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Self-directed IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. First and last pages, or an excerpt, at designation (2026 form)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiaries (If naming a trust, please provide first and last page of trust)” Page 2, form 5305, revision 2021-12. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Primary Contingent (If naming a trust, please provide a copy of the first and last pages (or an excerpt) of the trust.)” Page 1, revision 2026-01. Source document

Trust documents. “If naming a trust, please provide a copy of the first and last pages (or an excerpt) of the trust.” Page 1, revision 2026-01. Source document

Alliant Credit Union

IRA, Credit union

Covers Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Beneficiary Designation/Change form and custodial agreements); Roth IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Persons or entities; the disclosure statement discusses trust beneficiaries (Ascensus prototype agreement issued by Alliant as custodian)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary beneficiary section on the form; no restriction on who may be secondary.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. No trust paperwork required.
See-through certification
Not asked for. Trustee determines see-through status; no documentation to the custodian.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may designate one or more persons or entities as beneficiary ... trusts may also qualify as a designated beneficiary under the IRA” Page 3, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Beneficiary Designation/Change form and custodial agreements). Source document

Trust as contingent. “SECONDARY BENEFICIARY(IES) ... If you have designated both primary and contingent” Page 1, revision 2007-12, Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Beneficiary Designation/Change form and custodial agreements). Source document

Trust documents. “No trust paperwork is required to be provided to the IRA trustee or custodian.” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Beneficiary Designation/Change form and custodial agreements). Source document

See-through certification. “The trustee of the trust is responsible for determining whether the trust is a see-through” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Beneficiary Designation/Change form and custodial agreements). Source document

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Annuity contracts (fixed, index and variable; form SFAL0012).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Each of the 4 lines can be primary or contingent and can name a trust.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same line, contingent box.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date asked; no trustee name or "as trustee" wording required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Select one: Primary Contingent ... Non-individual beneficiary name (e.g. trust, estate, charity)” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Select one: Primary Contingent ... Non-individual beneficiary name (e.g. trust, estate, charity)” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Non-individual beneficiary name (e.g. trust, estate, charity) ... Date of birth/trust date Social Security Number or TIN” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of birth/trust date Social Security Number or TIN” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Life insurance policies (form SFAL0012).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust as primary or contingent; an owner other than the insured may also be named.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same line, contingent box.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date asked; no trustee name or "as trustee" wording required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “For life insurance policies, an individual owner/joint owner, other than the insured, can be listed as the beneficiary below. ... Non-individual beneficiary name (e.g. trust, estate, charity)” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Select one: Primary Contingent ... Non-individual beneficiary name (e.g. trust, estate, charity)” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Non-individual beneficiary name (e.g. trust, estate, charity) ... Date of birth/trust date Social Security Number or TIN” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of birth/trust date Social Security Number or TIN” Page 1, form SFAL0012, revision 2021-06. Source document

Ally Bank

IRA, Bank

Covers Ally Bank IRA (CDs and savings; beneficiaries help page); Ally Bank Inherited Traditional IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes; persons or entities.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each beneficiary line can be marked primary or contingent; no restriction on trusts.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust document with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “I, the undersigned IRA Owner, hereby designate the above persons/entities as my primary and contingent beneficiary(ies) for this IRA Plan ... (If a trust is a named beneficiary, I must provide a copy of the trust document.)” Page 3, form 5305-A, revision 2025-05, Ally Bank IRA (CDs and savings; beneficiaries help page). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Primary Beneficiary Contingent Beneficiary ... If a trust is a named beneficiary, I must provide a copy of the trust document.” Page 1, form 5305-A, revision 2025-05, Ally Bank IRA (CDs and savings; beneficiaries help page). Source document

Trust documents. “(If a trust is a named beneficiary, I must provide a copy of the trust document.)” Page 3, form 5305-A, revision 2025-05, Ally Bank IRA (CDs and savings; beneficiaries help page). Source document

Ally Bank

Bank or credit union POD, Bank

Covers Ally Bank deposit accounts POD / ITF (beneficiaries help page).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust possible; by phone with specific instructions.
Trust as contingent
Not allowed. Deposit POD has no contingent level (IRAs do)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Asks whether the trust's grantors are the account owners; name, SSN/ITIN or ID number, address, date fields per beneficiary.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the payable-on-death beneficiary is a minor, charity or Trust, please call us at 1-877-247-2559 . Our customer care team will provide you with specific instructions related to your situation.” Web page. Source document

Trust as contingent. “there are no primary or contingent designations” Web page. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If TRUST, are the grantors of the formal trust exactly the same as the owners on the Ally account?” Page 1, revision 2023-06. Source document

Ally Invest (Ally Invest Securities; clearing and custody through Apex Clearing per form)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Yes, trust name, ALL trustees' names, date established.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, names of all trustees and date established.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiaries (If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established).” Page 2, form Ally Invest IRA Beneficiary Designation Form V.2, revision 2023-02. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries (If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established).” Page 3, form Ally Invest IRA Beneficiary Designation Form V.2, revision 2023-02. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established.” Page 2, form Ally Invest IRA Beneficiary Designation Form V.2, revision 2023-02. Source document

How to name the trust. “If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established.” Page 2, form Ally Invest IRA Beneficiary Designation Form V.2, revision 2023-02. Source document

Ally Invest (Ally Invest Securities; clearing and custody through Apex Clearing per form)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (cleared by Apex Clearing).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name, all trustees, date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same details.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, all trustees, date established.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, names of all trustees and date established.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiaries (If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established).” Page 2, form Ally Invest Transfer on Death Form V3, revision Updated 20260528. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries (If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established).” Page 3, form Ally Invest Transfer on Death Form V3, revision Updated 20260528. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form Ally Invest Transfer on Death Form V3, revision Updated 20260528. Source document

How to name the trust. “If designating a trust, please provide trust name, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form Ally Invest Transfer on Death Form V3, revision Updated 20260528. Source document

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company

Annuity, Insurer

Covers American Equity annuity (nonqualified and IRA) beneficiary change.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be named (Ownership Change form 014039 beneficiary section)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line, including a trust, is marked primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and TIN.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust plus American Equity's Certification of Trust Agreement at designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you name a trust as the beneficiary, submit a copy of the trust for our file along with the Certification of Trust Agreement. ... Trust or Entity Name:” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-04-23. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Beneficiary Primary Contingent Share %: Relationship: ... Trust or Entity Name:” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-04-23. Source document

Trust details on the form. “All boxes in the following sections must be completed. ... Trust or Entity Name: ... SSN/TIN:” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-04-23. Source document

Trust documents. “If you name a trust as the beneficiary, submit a copy of the trust for our file along with the Certification of Trust Agreement.” Page 3, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-04-23. Source document

Ameriprise Financial (Ameriprise Trust Company, custodian)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (option E "Other")
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Yes ("Secondary")
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and trust date (required); trustees confirmed at claim; testamentary trust needs will article and paragraph.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and creation date; trustee names not needed.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; trust document requested at claim.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “E. Other (Person, Trust, Organization, etc) ... Beneficiary Name* (Full Name of Person, Trust or Organization) ... Trust Date* If named” Page 2, form DOC01033993, revision 2020-05, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Select One * Primary / Secondary” Page 2, form 3110, revision 2018-10, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Please provide the full name of your trust and trust creation date on the beneficiary form you submit. The names of trustees will be confirmed at claim time. ... If a Testamentary Trust is designated, please provide the article and paragraph number from the Will in the designation.” Page 2, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

How to name the trust. “Please provide the full name of your trust and trust creation date on the beneficiary form you submit. The names of trustees will be confirmed at claim time.” Web page, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust documents. “The trust document itself is not required when you are naming a trust as your beneficiary. The Trust document will be requested at claim time.” Web page, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Ameriprise Financial (Ameriprise Trust Company, custodian)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage, SPS, Ameriprise ONE, certificate and mutual fund TOD (Minnesota Uniform TOD Security Registration Act).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Option E "Other"
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary beneficiaries under option E.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full trust name and trust date required; testamentary trust needs will article and paragraph.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiary Name* (provide full name of Person, Trust, or Organization designated as beneficiary) ... Trust Date* (if Trust named)” Page 2, form 3214, revision 2023-08. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Select Primary or Secondary Status* (Select one) Primary Secondary” Page 2, form 3214, revision 2023-08. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Beneficiary Name* (provide full name of Person, Trust, or Organization designated as beneficiary) ... Trust Date* (if Trust named)” Page 2, form 3214, revision 2023-08. Source document

How to name the trust. “Beneficiary Name* (provide full name of Person, Trust, or Organization designated as beneficiary) ... Trust Date* (if Trust named)” Page 2, form 3214, revision 2023-08. Source document

Ameriprise Financial (Ameriprise Trust Company, custodian)

Annuity, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Annuity (RiverSource Life deferred and annuitized contracts, incl. 403(b) annuities; forms 33032, NY 38120 and 274597).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Option E "Other"
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary beneficiaries under option E.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date and TIN (Part 3 supplemental information)
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date required; testamentary trust needs will article and paragraph.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. NY company Privileged Assets annuity form 274597 only, certificate of trust or trust pages at designation; form 33032 asks for none.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “E. Other (Person, Trust, Organization, etc) ... Beneficiary Name Provide full name of Person, Trust, or Organization designated as beneficiary.” Page 2, form 3110, revision 2018-10. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Primary or Secondary Status (Select one) ... Primary Secondary” Page 2, form 3214, revision 2023-08. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust Date If Trust named (MMDDYYYY) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Social Security/Tax ID Number” Page 2, form 3110, revision 2018-10. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust Date If Trust named (MMDDYYYY)” Page 2, form 3110, revision 2018-10. Source document

Trust documents. “If a trust is designated as the beneficiary, please include the Trustee Certificate/Certificate of Trust form (Form 273420) located on riversource.com/forms. As an alternative, we will accept a copy of the trust document pages that state the name, date, trustees, and successor trustees of the trust, and the signature page.” Page 1, revision 2026-02. Source document

Ameriprise Financial (Ameriprise Trust Company, custodian)

Life insurance, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Life insurance (RiverSource Life policies; forms 33032, NY 38120).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Option E "Other"
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary beneficiaries under option E.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date and TIN (Part 3 supplemental information)
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date required; testamentary trust needs will article and paragraph.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation (FAQ); trust document at claim.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “E. Other (Person, Trust, Organization, etc) ... Beneficiary Name Provide full name of Person, Trust, or Organization designated as beneficiary.” Page 2, form 3110, revision 2018-10. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Primary or Secondary Status (Select one) ... Primary Secondary” Page 2, form 3214, revision 2023-08. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust Date If Trust named (MMDDYYYY) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Social Security/Tax ID Number” Page 2, form 3110, revision 2018-10. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust Date If Trust named (MMDDYYYY)” Page 2, form 3110, revision 2018-10. Source document

Trust documents. “The trust document itself is not required when you are naming a trust as your beneficiary. The Trust document will be requested at claim time.” Web page. Source document

Apex Clearing Corporation (Apex Fintech Solutions)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (Apex form 69448P-UTOD).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name, all trustees, date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, all trustees, date established.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, names of all trustees and date established.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

Trust as contingent. “CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY(S) If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 3, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

How to name the trust. “If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

Ascensus

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k) (Individual(k) owner-only plan form) and 403(b).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Enrollment kit form, trust checkbox per beneficiary line; QRP 481 and 403(b) forms allow "individual(s) or entity"; Individual(k) form individuals only.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be marked primary or contingent (enrollment kit form)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Tax ID (SSN or EIN) for each beneficiary incl. a trust; no trust date or trustee field.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Please check primary or contingent for each individual beneficiary ... o Entity o Estate o Trust” Page 27, form ARET01773, revision 2016-10. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Please check primary or contingent for each individual beneficiary ... o Entity o Estate o Trust” Page 27, form ARET01773, revision 2016-10. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Tax ID (SSN/EIN) ... o Entity o Estate o Trust” Page 27, form ARET01773, revision 2016-10. Source document

Associated Bank, National Association

Employer plan, Bank

Covers Associated Bank Retirement Plan Services employer plans (401(k) and similar).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Online beneficiary screen has a Trust box.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same entry screen for contingent beneficiaries.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name (39 characters) and Tax ID/EIN.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the beneficiary is a Trust, Estate, or a Charity, check the corresponding box to fill in the information needed.” Page 4, revision 2025-05. Source document

Trust as contingent. “A similar screen will appear for contingent beneficiaries or editing beneficiary information. ... If the beneficiary is a Trust, Estate, or a Charity” Page 3, revision 2025-05. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If Tax ID/EIN is unknown, use last 4-digits of your social security number. Name of Trust/Estate/Charity is limited to 39 ... characters, abbreviate as needed.” Page 4, revision 2025-05. Source document

Athene Annuity and Life Company

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Athene annuity (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, immediate) beneficiary designation; Legacy annuity contracts of Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company (affiliate; form V1220).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be named (13977T); "Individual, Trust or Company Name" on each line.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each beneficiary line (including a trust) is marked Primary or Contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and agreement date in the prescribed format; SSN/TIN, address and relationship fields on each line.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and "under agreement dated" date required; trustee names not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Naming format for a living trust only; no sub-trust or separate share format.
Trust documents
Requested. Athene's own Trust Verification form (16541T, not saved) when a trust is named; the trust instrument is not requested.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If a Trust is designated as beneficiary please use the following format: The John J. Smith Trust under agreement dated January 1, 2017.” Page 1, form 13977T, revision 2024-11, Athene annuity (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, immediate) beneficiary designation. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Indicate if each named designation is Primary or Contingent. ... Individual, Trust or Company Name” Page 2, form 13977T, revision 2024-11, Athene annuity (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, immediate) beneficiary designation. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If a Trust is designated as beneficiary please use the following format: The John J. Smith Trust under agreement dated January 1, 2017. ... Social Security / Tax Identification Number” Page 1, form 13977T, revision 2024-11, Athene annuity (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, immediate) beneficiary designation. Source document

How to name the trust. “If a Trust is designated as beneficiary please use the following format: The John J. Smith Trust under agreement dated January 1, 2017.” Page 1, form 13977T, revision 2024-11, Athene annuity (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, immediate) beneficiary designation. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “The John J. Smith Trust under agreement dated January 1, 2017.” Page 1, form 13977T, revision 2024-11, Athene annuity (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, immediate) beneficiary designation. Source document

Trust documents. “If you are designating a Trust as your beneficiary, signing as a Trustee, or if there have been changes to the Trust, please submit an updated Trust Verification (Form 16541T).” Page 1, form 13977T, revision 2024-11, Athene annuity (fixed, fixed indexed, RILA, immediate) beneficiary designation. Source document

Athene Annuity and Life Company

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Legacy life policies of Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company (affiliate; form V1220).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Affiliate form V1220 (R06192020), a trust may be named with the Trust Verification Form.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. The insurer's Trust Verification Form, not the instrument.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the beneficiary is changing to a trust, please submit a copy of the Trust Verification Form.” Page 2, form V1220. Source document

Trust documents. “If the beneficiary is changing to a trust, please submit a copy of the Trust Verification Form.” Page 2, form V1220. Source document

Axos Bank

IRA, Bank

Covers Axos Clearing IRA (advisor custody); Axos Bank Traditional and Roth IRA (Beneficiary Designation DEP 520, 10/18; IRA Account Agreement 5305-A, Ascensus 100 Rev. 4/2020).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Full legal title, all trustees, trust date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each beneficiary line is marked primary or contingent; trusts allowed (Axos Clearing LLC form)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Title, trustees, date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full legal title, list of all trustees and trust date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “To designate a trust as a beneficiary, enter the beneficiary information as follows. Beneficiary Name. Provide the full legal title of the trust. Include a list of all trustees and the date of the trust.” Page 2, form IRA Beneficiary Designation or Change Request, revision 2021-06, Axos Clearing IRA (advisor custody). Source document

Trust as contingent. “The beneficiary must be an individual, trust, or entity. ... Select one: Primary Beneficiary Contingent Beneficiary” Page 1, form IRA Beneficiary Designation or Change Request, revision 2021-06, Axos Clearing IRA (advisor custody). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Provide the full legal title of the trust. Include a list of all trustees and the date of the trust. ... Provide the Tax Identification Number (TIN) or the social security number for the trust.” Page 2, form IRA Beneficiary Designation or Change Request, revision 2021-06, Axos Clearing IRA (advisor custody). Source document

How to name the trust. “Provide the full legal title of the trust. Include a list of all trustees and the date of the trust.” Page 2, form IRA Beneficiary Designation or Change Request, revision 2021-06, Axos Clearing IRA (advisor custody). Source document

Axos Bank

Brokerage TOD, Bank

Covers Axos Advisor Services brokerage TOD (Transfer on Death Agreement TOD 5/2025; affiliate Axos Clearing LLC; Nebraska law).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (affiliate Axos Clearing LLC form)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Persons or entities as contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date, current trustee name, address and SSN or tax ID.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and current trustee; successor trustees included; a trust revoked before death is treated as a predeceased beneficiary.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “One or more natural persons or entities can be designated to receive the securities in a TOD Account. If a trust is designated as a beneficiary, the designation must include the date of the trust agreement and the name of the trustee serving at the time of designation.” Page 3, revision 2025-05, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-08-15. Source document

Trust as contingent. “The Account Holder(s) may also designate one or more persons or entities to take the securities in the event the primary beneficiary dies.” Page 4, revision 2025-05, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-08-15. Source document

Trust details on the form. “the designation must include the date of the trust agreement and the name of the trustee serving at the time of designation. ... For each beneficiary, the Account Holder(s) must provide the name, address and social security number or tax ID.” Page 3, revision 2025-05, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-08-15. Source document

How to name the trust. “the designation must include the date of the trust agreement and the name of the trustee serving at the time of designation. A designation of a trustee of the trust shall be deemed to include any successor trustee.” Page 3, revision 2025-05, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-08-15. Source document

Axos Bank

HSA, Bank

Covers Axos Advisor Services HSA (HSA Beneficiary Designation or Change Request 12/2025; affiliate Axos Clearing LLC).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (affiliate Axos Clearing LLC form)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Lines marked primary or contingent; entities allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Title, trustees, date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full legal title, all trustees, trust date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust as beneficiary. To designate a trust as a beneficiary, enter the beneficiary information as follows” Page 1, revision 2025-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-04-21. Source document

Trust as contingent. “I hereby designate the following individuals or entity(ies) as my beneficiary(ies). ... If no primary beneficiaries survive the account holder, the contingent beneficiaries will acquire the account at their designated percentages.” Page 1, revision 2025-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-04-21. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Provide the full legal title of the trust. Include a list of all trustees and the date of the trust. ... Provide the Tax Identification Number (TIN) or the social security number for the trust.” Page 1, revision 2025-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-04-21. Source document

How to name the trust. “Provide the full legal title of the trust. Include a list of all trustees and the date of the trust.” Page 1, revision 2025-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-04-21. Source document

BNY Mellon, National Association

IRA, Bank

Covers BNY mutual fund IRA (form IM-BEN-0525; The Bank of New York Mellon custodian; BNY Mellon Securities Corporation forms).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name and date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Yes (secondary)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee name and address, trust name and date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee name and address plus trust name and date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiary's Full Name (first, middle, last) or Trust Name Date of Birth/Trust (month/day/year)” Page 2, form im-ira-beneficiary-designation-form. Source document

Trust as contingent. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement.” Page 1. Source document

Trust details on the form. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement.” Page 1, form ist-transfer-on-death-form. Source document

How to name the trust. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement.” Page 1. Source document

BNY Mellon, National Association

Employer plan, Bank

Covers BNY mutual fund 403(b)(7) custodial account (form RET-403BF-0525; BNY Retail Services, a division of BNY Mellon Securities Corporation; custodian not named on the form).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name and date (affiliate fund form)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line may be primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date and tax ID.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiary's Full Name (first, middle, last) or Trust Name ... Date of Birth/Trust (month/day/year)” Page 2. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You can name any number of beneficiaries and you can designate each of them as a primary or contingent beneficiary. ... Beneficiary's Full Name (first, middle, last) or Trust Name” Page 1. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Date of Birth/Trust (month/day/year) ... Social Security Number/Tax ID No.” Page 2. Source document

BNY Mellon, National Association

Brokerage TOD, Bank

Covers BNY mutual fund TOD registration (forms RET-TOD-0124, IST-TOD-0124, IM-BEN-0525 non-IRA part, IM-CARF-0525 application; BNY Mellon Securities Corporation distributor, BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc. transfer agent; Maryland Uniform TOD Act procedures); BNY Brokerage Account TOD (Individual and Joint Transfer on Death Account Agreements MBS-XTD-0726 and MBS-XJT-0726; BNY Brokerage Services, a division of BNY Mellon Securities Corporation; Pershing LLC clearing agent).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (affiliate fund form, not a BNY Mellon, N.A. document)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Yes (secondary)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee name and address, trust name and date; SSN or tax ID column.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee name and address plus trust name and date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement.” Page 1, form ist-transfer-on-death-form, BNY mutual fund TOD registration (forms RET-TOD-0124, IST-TOD-0124, IM-BEN-0525 non-IRA part, IM-CARF-0525 application; BNY Mellon Securities Corporation distributor, BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc. transfer agent; Maryland Uniform TOD Act procedures). Source document

Trust as contingent. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee” Page 1, form ist-transfer-on-death-form, BNY mutual fund TOD registration (forms RET-TOD-0124, IST-TOD-0124, IM-BEN-0525 non-IRA part, IM-CARF-0525 application; BNY Mellon Securities Corporation distributor, BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc. transfer agent; Maryland Uniform TOD Act procedures). Source document

Trust details on the form. “write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement ... Soc. Sec. No./Tax ID No.” Page 1, BNY mutual fund TOD registration (forms RET-TOD-0124, IST-TOD-0124, IM-BEN-0525 non-IRA part, IM-CARF-0525 application; BNY Mellon Securities Corporation distributor, BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc. transfer agent; Maryland Uniform TOD Act procedures). Source document

How to name the trust. “write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement” Page 1, form ist-transfer-on-death-form, BNY mutual fund TOD registration (forms RET-TOD-0124, IST-TOD-0124, IM-BEN-0525 non-IRA part, IM-CARF-0525 application; BNY Mellon Securities Corporation distributor, BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc. transfer agent; Maryland Uniform TOD Act procedures). Source document

Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU)

IRA, Credit union

Covers Traditional and Roth IRA (IRA savings and IRA CDs).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust (organization type Trust) can be the named beneficiary of a BECU IRA; primary/contingent not distinguished; only the claim form is public.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim, BECU may request documents proving the representative's authority.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Please complete this form as the representative of an organization named as a beneficiary of a ... Organization Type” Page 1. Source document

Trust documents. “BECU may request additional documentation to verify your authority to claim funds on behalf” Page 1. Source document

Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU)

Bank or credit union POD, Credit union

Covers Checking, savings, CD and money market accounts (POD).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust (or charity) may be named as a POD beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; at claim the organization beneficiary form asks for the Trust Agreement as proof of authority.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “The date of birth and Social Security number are not required for organizations (such as a trust or charity) being added as a beneficiary.” Web page. Source document

Trust documents. “One of the following documents to show proof of authority within the organization ... Trust Agreement” Page 1. Source document

Brighthouse Life Insurance Company

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Brighthouse individual life insurance (universal and variable universal life) beneficiary change.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Testamentary trust in the insured's will or a living trust (Option A or B), primary or contingent.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Testamentary or living trust may be primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, date, state of creation, address, trust tax ID, contact trustee name, SSN and date of birth; additional trustees optional.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date plus a contact trustee's name (no "as trustee" wording prescribed)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; at claim the insurer may require evidence the trust is in effect and of the trustees' identity.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Option A - Testamentary Trust in the Insured's Will ... Option B - Living (InterVivos) Trust” Page 5, revision 2024-12. Source document

Trust as contingent. “I choose the Trust created in the Insured's will as my: Primary Beneficiary Contingent Beneficiary” Page 5, revision 2024-12. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name of Trust Date of Trust (mm/dd/yyyy) State where Trust was created ... Trust Tax ID ... Contact Trustee - First Name” Page 5, revision 2024-12. Source document

How to name the trust. “Name of Trust Date of Trust (mm/dd/yyyy) State where Trust was created ... Contact Trustee - First Name” Page 5, revision 2024-12. Source document

Trust documents. “Before making payment to any Trust, the Company reserves the right to require satisfactory written evidence that the Trust is in effect and evidence of the identity of the Trustee(s) who are qualified to act on behalf of the Trust.” Page 7, revision 2024-12. Source document

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

Employer plan, Public pension system

Covers CalPERS Supplemental Income 457 Plan (governmental 457(b), Voya Financial recordkeeper; form PR450001BENEMAINTE).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date; examples use "[trustee], Trustee(s) of [trust] dated [date]", also a testamentary trust "created under my Will dated" and a successor trustee.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may name a Trust as a primary or contingent beneficiary.” Page 1, form PR450001BENEMAINTE. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may name a Trust as a primary or contingent beneficiary.” Page 1, form PR450001BENEMAINTE. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, please include the trust's name and date.” Page 1, form PR450001BENEMAINTE. Source document

How to name the trust. “please include the trust's name and date ... George Smith and Clara Smith, Trustees of the George Smith and Clara Smith Living Trust dated August 2, 2013” Page 1, form PR450001BENEMAINTE. Source document

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

Pension, Public pension system

Covers Pre-retirement lump-sum death benefits for active and inactive members (Basic Death Benefit, return of contributions, group term life) (form myCalPERS 0772); Post-retirement lump-sum benefits (Retired Death Benefit, Return of Remaining Contributions, temporary annuity balance) (form PERSBSD509P, PUB 98); Retirement payment option (lifetime monthly) beneficiary and changes after retirement (PUB 98); Survivor or beneficiary payee's designation for the prorated final allowance (form myCalPERS 0777); Nonmember (former spouse or partner with a separate CalPERS account) pre-retirement lump-sum designation (form myCalPERS 0774).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. A trust may be named as beneficiary; the form has primary and secondary sections (trust as secondary not addressed separately)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date, name and address of whoever holds the trust; trustee name not needed.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date required; trustee name not needed.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; CalPERS Certification of Trust form at claim; trust EIN required for payment.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may designate a trust as your beneficiary; however, you must provide the name of the trust, the date of the trust, and the name and address where the trust is filed.” Page 5, revision 2021-12, Pre-retirement lump-sum death benefits for active and inactive members (Basic Death Benefit, return of contributions, group term life) (form myCalPERS 0772). Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may designate a trust as your beneficiary ... Your Secondary Beneficiary Information” Page 2, revision 2021-12, Pre-retirement lump-sum death benefits for active and inactive members (Basic Death Benefit, return of contributions, group term life) (form myCalPERS 0772). Source document

Trust details on the form. “you must provide the name of the trust, the date of the trust, and the name and address where the trust is filed. It is not necessary to provide the name of the trustee.” Page 5, revision 2021-12, Pre-retirement lump-sum death benefits for active and inactive members (Basic Death Benefit, return of contributions, group term life) (form myCalPERS 0772). Source document

How to name the trust. “you must provide the name of the trust, the date of the trust” Page 5, revision 2021-12, Pre-retirement lump-sum death benefits for active and inactive members (Basic Death Benefit, return of contributions, group term life) (form myCalPERS 0772). Source document

Trust documents. “If the claim is being made by the trustee of a trust ... Certification of Trust form (required only if” Page 6, Pre-retirement lump-sum death benefits for active and inactive members (Basic Death Benefit, return of contributions, group term life) (form myCalPERS 0772). Source document

California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS)

Pension, Public pension system

Covers Defined Benefit one-time death benefit and Cash Balance lump-sum recipient designation (Recipient Designation MS0002); Defined Benefit option beneficiary and Defined Benefit Supplement / Cash Balance beneficiary annuity (lifetime monthly benefit); Payee's own recipient designation after a member's death (On-going Payee's Beneficiary Designation SB0708; Option Payee's Beneficiary Designation); Nonmember spouse account holder recipient designation (former spouse or partner with a separate account, form NM2031).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Person, estate, trust, corporation, charity, parochial institution or public entity.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Additional recipient pages have Primary / Secondary boxes and a Trust box.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full trust name, trustee name and address, trust date (required); TIN/EIN field also starred on the form.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and trustee name required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Special needs trust may replace an existing option beneficiary only if that person is the trust's sole beneficiary.
Trust documents
Not requested. Not at designation; CalSTRS contacts the trustee at death.
See-through certification
Asked for. Certifier affirms Treas. Reg. 1.401(a)(9)-4 A-5(b), irrevocability, sole benefit and 42 USC 1396p(d)(4)(A) or (C); lists all trust beneficiaries; must send corrected certifications if the trust is amended.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may name a living person, an estate, a trust” Page 2, form MS0002, revision 2026-01, Defined Benefit one-time death benefit and Cash Balance lump-sum recipient designation (Recipient Designation MS0002), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If I survive the primary recipients, I designate the secondary recipients ... Additional Recipient or Recipients ... FULL NAME OF PERSON, TRUST OR ORGANIZATION” Web page, form MS0002, revision 2026-01, Defined Benefit one-time death benefit and Cash Balance lump-sum recipient designation (Recipient Designation MS0002), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-04. Source document

Trust details on the form. “To designate a trust, check the box ... and enter the full name of the trust ... trustee's name* and address, and the date ... If you designated a trust, did you provide the name and date the trust was created?” Page 2, form MS0002, revision 2026-01, Defined Benefit one-time death benefit and Cash Balance lump-sum recipient designation (Recipient Designation MS0002), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-04. Source document

How to name the trust. “trustee's name* and address, and the date ... DATE OF BIRTH/TRUST DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)*” Page 2, form MS0002, revision 2026-01, Defined Benefit one-time death benefit and Cash Balance lump-sum recipient designation (Recipient Designation MS0002), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-04. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “you can change an existing option or annuity beneficiary to a special needs trust without penalty if the trust's sole beneficiary is the same as the previously named option or annuity beneficiary” Page 52, revision 2026-07-01, Defined Benefit option beneficiary and Defined Benefit Supplement / Cash Balance beneficiary annuity (lifetime monthly benefit). Source document

Trust documents. “Do not provide your trust document at this time ... the trustee and pay benefits to the trust” Page 2, form MS0002, revision 2026-01, Defined Benefit one-time death benefit and Cash Balance lump-sum recipient designation (Recipient Designation MS0002), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-04. Source document

See-through certification. “The requirements of paragraph (b)(1), (2), and (3) of A-5 of Section 1.401(a)(9)-4 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations are satisfied. ... The trust is irrevocable.” Page 3, form SB1854, revision 2025-04, Defined Benefit option beneficiary and Defined Benefit Supplement / Cash Balance beneficiary annuity (lifetime monthly benefit). Source document

Capital Group / American Funds (direct IRAs)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional, SEP, Roth and SIMPLE IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Full legal trust name.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust line for contingents.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full legal name, trust date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full legal trust name and trust date; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you name a trust as beneficiary, provide the full legal name of the trust. Example: "The Davis Family Trust."” Page 1, form IRGEFM-004-0426O, revision 2026-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiary percentages must total 100%. 1. OR First name MI Last name Name of trust or other entity” Page 2, form IRGEFM-004-0426O, revision 2026-04. Source document

Trust details on the form. “provide the full legal name of the trust ... Date of birth or trust (mm/dd/yyyy) ... SSN/TIN” Page 1, form IRGEFM-004-0426O, revision 2026-04. Source document

How to name the trust. “If you name a trust as beneficiary, provide the full legal name of the trust. ... Date of birth or trust (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form IRGEFM-004-0426O, revision 2026-04. Source document

Charles Schwab (incl. legacy TD Ameritrade accounts converted to Schwab)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also 403(b)(7)); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Partial, full trust name, TIN, trust date; no trustee.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Relationship (Select only one.) ... Trust” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03, Traditional IRA (also 403(b)(7)). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 1, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03, Traditional IRA (also 403(b)(7)). Source document

Trust details on the form. “If Trust, include full Trust name. ... Social Security/Tax ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03, Traditional IRA (also 403(b)(7)). Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03, Traditional IRA (also 403(b)(7)). Source document

Charles Schwab (incl. legacy TD Ameritrade accounts converted to Schwab)

Employer plan, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers 403(b)(7) Custodial Account (Schwab as custodian; current IRA and 403(b)(7) beneficiary form).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Partial, full trust name, TIN, trust date; no trustee.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Relationship (Select only one.) ... Trust” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 1, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If Trust, include full Trust name. ... Social Security/Tax ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Charles Schwab (incl. legacy TD Ameritrade accounts converted to Schwab)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (Designated Beneficiary Plan; also Schwab Bank Investor Checking POD).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Full trust name.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Full trust name.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 1, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Social Security/Tax ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Charles Schwab Bank, SSB

Bank or credit union POD, Bank

Covers Schwab Bank Investor Checking POD (Designated Beneficiary Plan); Schwab Bank deposit accounts other than Investor Checking, POD (Schwab Bank Designated Beneficiary Plan Application).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Full trust name.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Full trust name.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 5, form APP12439-17, revision 2023-08, Schwab Bank Investor Checking POD (Designated Beneficiary Plan). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 3, form APP12439-17, revision 2023-08, Schwab Bank Investor Checking POD (Designated Beneficiary Plan). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Social Security/Tax ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 5, form APP12439-17, revision 2023-08, Schwab Bank Investor Checking POD (Designated Beneficiary Plan). Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 5, form APP12439-17, revision 2023-08, Schwab Bank Investor Checking POD (Designated Beneficiary Plan). Source document

Citizens Bank, National Association

Bank or credit union POD, Bank

Covers Pay on Death (Totten trust) account.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust can be a POD beneficiary (claim form)
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim, trust pages (name, date, trustees, powers, signature pages) per the form; the FAQ asks for a certified full trust agreement.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “the Trustee acting on behalf of the Payable on Death Trust Beneficiary ... If the Payable on Death Beneficiary is a Trust, a copy of the pertinent pages of the Trust Agreement” Page 1, form JCB270. Source document

Trust documents. “If the Payable on Death Beneficiary is a Trust, a copy of the pertinent pages of the Trust Agreement showing the trust name, date, name of the trustee(s), trust powers and signature pages - additional pages may be required upon review. ... Certified full trust agreement if TRUST is the designated beneficiary” Page 1, form JCB270. Source document

Comenity Capital Bank

IRA, Bank

Covers Traditional and Roth IRA (retirement savings and CDs).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Persons or entities may be named; the disclosure discusses see-through trusts as beneficiaries.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Primary and contingent tiers exist; entities may be named in either (the beneficiary form itself is not saved)
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. The trustee of the trust determines see-through status; no trust paperwork goes to the custodian.
See-through certification
Not asked for. The trustee, not the custodian, determines see-through status; no documentation required.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may designate one or more persons or entities as beneficiary ... trusts may also qualify as a designated beneficiary under the IRA” Page 3, form 2400R-C, revision 2017-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-17. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If you have designated both primary and contingent” Page 3, form 2400R-C, revision 2017-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-17. Source document

Trust documents. “No trust paperwork is required” Page 6, form 2400R-C, revision 2017-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-17. Source document

See-through certification. “The trustee of the trust is ... responsible for determining whether the trust is a see-through ... No trust paperwork is required” Page 6, form 2400R-C, revision 2017-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-02-17. Source document

Corebridge Financial (American General Life Insurance Company; formerly AIG Life and Retirement)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Structured settlement annuities (American General Life, Beneficiary Form AGSST-BF/2.0); VALIC group annuity contracts GUP and GTS-VA for employer plans (Separate Account A prospectus, May 2021).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Implied, the form contemplates a named trustee; the name lines are generic (name, relationship, DOB, SSN)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Implied by the same clause, which is not limited to primary beneficiaries.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. The company does not determine whether the trust is in effect; no trust documents asked.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “The Company shall not be liable for the application of proceeds paid to a named Trustee, nor be required to determine if a Trust is in effect.” Page 1, Structured settlement annuities (American General Life, Beneficiary Form AGSST-BF/2.0), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2023-12-27. Source document

Trust as contingent. “The Company shall not be liable for the application of proceeds paid to a named Trustee, nor be required to determine if a Trust is in effect.” Page 1, Structured settlement annuities (American General Life, Beneficiary Form AGSST-BF/2.0), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2023-12-27. Source document

Trust documents. “nor be required to determine if a Trust is in effect” Page 1, Structured settlement annuities (American General Life, Beneficiary Form AGSST-BF/2.0), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2023-12-27. Source document

Corebridge Financial (American General Life Insurance Company; formerly AIG Life and Retirement)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Life insurance (American General Life; claim requirements page and online portal).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be beneficiary (claim requirements); primary or contingent not distinguished.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim only, trustee certification and trust TIN, no copy of the trust; pages proving sole-trustee authority if one trustee acts alone.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the beneficiary is a trust ... The Claimant's Statement must be completed by the trustee(s).” Web page. Source document

Trust documents. “The Certification of Trustee section on the Claimant's Statement must be completed and the trust's Tax Identification Number (TIN) must be provided. A copy of the trust is not required. ... unless the trust document confers on one trustee the authority to act alone. In that case, please provide the trust pages that prove that authority.” Web page. Source document

Corebridge Financial (VALIC Retirement Services Company)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 403(b) mutual fund account.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent lines carry the same Trust Date field as the primary lines.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date line.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “A beneficiary may be an individual, institution, estate, or trust.” Page 1, form VL 19577, revision VER 10/2024. Source document

Trust as contingent. “CONTINGENT BENEFICIARIES - Contingent beneficiaries receive death benefits if all the primary beneficiaries are deceased at the time of the ... Trust Date” Page 1, form VL 19577, revision VER 10/2024. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Relationship:__________________________ Trust Date:” Page 1, form VL 19577, revision VER 10/2024. Source document

Directed Trust Company (Directed IRA)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Self-directed IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust relationship box.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust documents at designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you are designating your Trust as either Primary or Contingent Beneficiary, please submit a copy of the trust documents.” Page 2, form Beneficiary Designation Form, revision 06_26_2023. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If you are designating your Trust as either Primary or Contingent Beneficiary, please submit a copy of the trust documents.” Page 2, form Beneficiary Designation Form, revision 06_26_2023. Source document

Trust documents. “If you are designating your Trust as either Primary or Contingent Beneficiary, please submit a copy of the trust documents.” Page 2, form Beneficiary Designation Form, revision 06_26_2023. Source document

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming remainder beneficiary).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Trust copy or beneficiary list, by October 31 of the year after death (plan document)
See-through certification
Asked for. Trustee certification form by October 31 of the year after death.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “a) Nonperson Beneficiaries : A trust, estate, charitable organization or other entity that is not an individual may be designated as a Beneficiary or contingent Beneficiary.” Web page, form none (no static PDF published); plan document "Morgan Stanley Individual Retirement Plan", revision 2012-10-01, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

Trust as contingent. “(same)” Web page, form none (no static PDF published); plan document "Morgan Stanley Individual Retirement Plan", revision 2012-10-01, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

Trust documents. “The documents described in (i) and (ii) above may be provided by the Participant or by the Trustee of the trust at any time starting with the date on which the trust is designated as a Beneficiary, but not later than October 31 of the year following the year of Participant's death.” Web page, form none (no static PDF published); plan document "Morgan Stanley Individual Retirement Plan", revision 2012-10-01, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

See-through certification. “The Required Documentation must be provided to the IRA custodian by October 31st of the year following the year of the IRA owner's death. Morgan Stanley has a trustee certification form for this purpose and generally requires the trustee to use this form to satisfy the Required Documentation condition.” Web page, form none (no static PDF published); plan document "Morgan Stanley Individual Retirement Plan", revision 2012-10-01, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Employer plan, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers 401(k) (Individual 401(k) / qualified retirement plan held at E*TRADE).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full trust name and latest amendment or restatement date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and latest amendment or restatement date; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Type of Beneficiary ... Name (for trusts, provide trust or agreement date)” Page 1, form 0323-QRPDB-B67958 (Ascensus base form (c)2010), revision 03/23. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Primary / Contingent [per beneficiary]” Page 1, form 0323-QRPDB-B67958 (Ascensus base form (c)2010), revision 03/23. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If you elect to name a trust as your beneficiary, please provide the full trust name and latest amendment or restatement date for the trust.” Page 1, form 0323-QRPDB-B67958 (Ascensus base form (c)2010), revision 03/23. Source document

How to name the trust. “If you elect to name a trust as your beneficiary, please provide the full trust name and latest amendment or restatement date for the trust.” Page 1, form 0323-QRPDB-B67958 (Ascensus base form (c)2010), revision 03/23. Source document

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (individual or JTWROS).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name, not trustee.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Primary or contingent entity.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and date; TIN optional.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date of trust; trustee is not to be named.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “(For trust, provide trust name, not trustee) BIRTH DATE (or date of trust)” Page 2, form 0825-NONIRATOD-B69044, revision 08/25. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Spouse Primary Non-spouse Contingent ... Entity” Page 3, form 0825-NONIRATOD-B69044, revision 08/25. Source document

Trust details on the form. “(For trust, provide trust name, not trustee) BIRTH DATE (or date of trust) SSN/TIN (optional)” Page 2, form 0825-NONIRATOD-B69044, revision 08/25. Source document

How to name the trust. “(For trust, provide trust name, not trustee) BIRTH DATE (or date of trust)” Page 2, form 0825-NONIRATOD-B69044, revision 08/25. Source document

Edward Jones

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, living and testamentary trusts, and separate share subtrusts.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Yes, trust title and ORIGINAL execution date (not amendment date); testamentary trust needs will date and which trust.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust title and original execution date; testamentary trust by will date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Name the sub-trust under the parent trust with its original date; name who instructs Edward Jones.
Trust documents
Not requested. No; designation must name who instructs Edward Jones; it cannot include trust terms.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Custom beneficiary designations can specify beneficiary types including individuals, entities, trusts and separate share trusts.” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025, Traditional IRA (also SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Custom beneficiary designations can specify beneficiary types including individuals, entities, trusts and separate share trusts.” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025, Traditional IRA (also SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Living trust: Trust's title or name Original date the trust agreement was executed by the grantor/settlor (not the most recent amendment or restatement date) ... Testamentary trust: Trust's title or name Date of the will executed by the testator under which the testamentary trust is created If the will creates more than one trust, specific details to identify which trust is being designated” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025, Traditional IRA (also SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

How to name the trust. “Good Example: 100% to the John Wayne Doe Revocable Trust U/A dated 01/01/01 ... Original date the trust agreement was executed by the grantor/settlor (not the most recent amendment or restatement date)” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025, Traditional IRA (also SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Good Example: Jane Doe Sub-Trust Under the John Wayne Doe Revocable Trust under Agreement dated 01/01/01 ... For trust shares or multiple subtrusts The designation must include language that indicates from whom Edward Jones may accept information and instruction” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025, Traditional IRA (also SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust documents. “The designation cannot include specific terms of any trust entitled to receive the assets, and Edward Jones cannot accept variations which alter the Edward Jones Custodial Agreement.” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025, Traditional IRA (also SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Edward Jones

Employer plan, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers 401(k) (owner-only 401(k) at Edward Jones).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, living and testamentary trusts, and separate share subtrusts.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Yes, trust title and ORIGINAL execution date (not amendment date); testamentary trust needs will date and which trust.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust title and original execution date; testamentary trust by will date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Name the sub-trust under the parent trust with its original date; name who instructs Edward Jones.
Trust documents
Not requested. No; designation must name who instructs Edward Jones; it cannot include trust terms.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Custom beneficiary designations can specify beneficiary types including individuals, entities, trusts and separate share trusts.” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Custom beneficiary designations can specify beneficiary types including individuals, entities, trusts and separate share trusts.” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Living trust: Trust's title or name Original date the trust agreement was executed by the grantor/settlor (not the most recent amendment or restatement date) ... Testamentary trust: Trust's title or name Date of the will executed by the testator under which the testamentary trust is created If the will creates more than one trust, specific details to identify which trust is being designated” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025. Source document

How to name the trust. “Good Example: 100% to the John Wayne Doe Revocable Trust U/A dated 01/01/01 ... Original date the trust agreement was executed by the grantor/settlor (not the most recent amendment or restatement date)” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Good Example: Jane Doe Sub-Trust Under the John Wayne Doe Revocable Trust under Agreement dated 01/01/01 ... For trust shares or multiple subtrusts The designation must include language that indicates from whom Edward Jones may accept information and instruction” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025. Source document

Trust documents. “The designation cannot include specific terms of any trust entitled to receive the assets, and Edward Jones cannot accept variations which alter the Edward Jones Custodial Agreement.” Web page, form custodial agreement LGL-7414Q-A-E-CC (URL name LGL-7414M-A), revision agreement REV. SEP 2025. Source document

Edward Jones

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (Edward Jones Transfer on Death Agreement, Missouri Non-probate Transfer Law).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A living trust can be a beneficiary (implied by the TIN rule)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent beneficiaries allowed (trust as contingent not addressed separately)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. TIN required for each beneficiary (a revocable trust may use the owner's SSN)
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Account Owner must indicate a tax identification number issued ... Form in order for the designation to be valid, except when a tax ... Account Owner's living trust is using the Account Owner's Social ... Security Number for income tax reporting during the lifetime of” Page 2, form LGL-9787-A-A1, revision 2016-02. Source document

Trust as contingent. “The terms Beneficiary and Beneficiaries as used in this Agreement ... include Primary Beneficiaries and Contingent Beneficiaries.” Page 2, form LGL-9787-A-A1, revision 2016-02. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Account Owner must indicate a tax identification number issued ... Form in order for the designation to be valid” Page 2, form LGL-9787-A-A1, revision 2016-02. Source document

Empower

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k) (standard Empower form; plan-specific versions are generated per plan).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, trust date and TIN on the form; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; additional documentation may be required at death claim for estate or trustee beneficiaries (sponsor service overview)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Relationship ... My Estate A Trust Other ... Example 2: Trust as Beneficiary ... Trust of Jane Doe XX-XXXXXXX 06/30/2015” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary Name (Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.)” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number ... Date of Birth or Trust Date” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

How to name the trust. “Primary Beneficiary Name (Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.) ... Date of Birth or Trust Date ... Trust of Jane Doe” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust documents. “NOTE: Additional documentation may be required certify different types of beneficiaries such as estate or trustee.” Page 2. Source document

Equitable (EQUI-VEST 403(b) annuities)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers EQUI-VEST 403(b) (TSA) and Keogh contracts; State of Iowa 457 and 401(a) plans (Momentum, 2004 form).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust with name, date and acting trustees.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust instruction applies to primary and contingent lines.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full name, date, current trustees.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name, date and current trustees; sample wording "Trustee(s) under Trust Agreement dated ..."
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample wording for a living trust and a testamentary trust (no sub-trust format)
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If a trust is designated as a beneficiary, please include the full name of the trust and the date and name(s) of the present acting trustee(s).” Page 1, form X03435_6_f (Cat. #125279), revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST 403(b) (TSA) and Keogh contracts. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If a trust is designated as a beneficiary, please include the full name of the trust ... (b) If all Primary Beneficiaries pre-decease me, I designate” Page 1, form X03435_6_f (Cat. #125279), revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST 403(b) (TSA) and Keogh contracts. Source document

Trust details on the form. “please include the full name of the trust and the date and name(s) of the present acting trustee(s)” Page 1, form X03435_6_f (Cat. #125279), revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST 403(b) (TSA) and Keogh contracts. Source document

How to name the trust. “please include the full name of the trust and the date and name(s) of the present acting trustee(s) ... Trustee(s) under Trust Agreement dated February 1, 1994.” Page 1, form X03435_6_f (Cat. #125279), revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST 403(b) (TSA) and Keogh contracts. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Trustee(s) under Trust Agreement dated February 1, 1994. ... Trustee(s) of the Trust created in the instrument admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the annuitant” Page 3, form X03435_6_f (Cat. #125279), revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST 403(b) (TSA) and Keogh contracts. Source document

Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (formerly AXA Equitable)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers EQUI-VEST IRA (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE) and NQ annuity contracts; Single premium deferred annuities (SPDA) and annuity benefits (AXA Equitable form E9768_f, 12/10).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust with name, date and acting trustees.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust instruction applies to primary and contingent lines.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full name, date, current trustees.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name, date and current trustees; sample wording "Trustee(s) under Trust Agreement dated ..."
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample wording for a living trust and a testamentary trust (no sub-trust format)
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If a trust is designated as a beneficiary, please include the full name of the trust and the date and name(s) of the present acting trustee(s).” Page 1, revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST IRA (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE) and NQ annuity contracts. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If a trust is designated as a beneficiary, please include the full name of the trust ... (b) If all Primary Beneficiaries pre-decease me, I designate” Page 1, revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST IRA (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE) and NQ annuity contracts. Source document

Trust details on the form. “please include the full name of the trust and the date and name(s) of the present acting trustee(s)” Page 1, revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST IRA (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE) and NQ annuity contracts. Source document

How to name the trust. “please include the full name of the trust and the date and name(s) of the present acting trustee(s) ... Trustee(s) under Trust Agreement dated February 1, 1994.” Page 1, revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST IRA (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE) and NQ annuity contracts. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Trustee(s) under Trust Agreement dated February 1, 1994. ... Trustee(s) of the Trust created in the instrument admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the annuitant” Page 3, revision 2024-01, EQUI-VEST IRA (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SARSEP, SIMPLE) and NQ annuity contracts. Source document

Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (formerly AXA Equitable)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Individual life insurance policies (Beneficiary Change e14616, Cat. 137177, 3/23; earlier AXA Equitable form E6258); Equitable group life and AD&D (employer group insurance; Group Insurance Beneficiary Designation/Change E15761).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Living trust or testamentary trust may be named.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each contingent line has a type box including Trust (current form)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust agreement date, trustee name and address, TIN (current form; E6258 asked name and date or trust number)
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and trustee name required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample wording for a living trust and for a testamentary trust (with or without the will's date); no sub-trust format.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the proposed Beneficiary is a Trust, the full name and date of the Trust Agreement or the number of the Trust must be furnished. ... JAMES ROE Trust Agreement dated February 1, 1981; NANCY ROE and MARGARET ROE, Trustees.” Page 2, form E6258, Individual life insurance policies (Beneficiary Change e14616, Cat. 137177, 3/23; earlier AXA Equitable form E6258), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2006-11-10. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Designation of New Contingent Beneficiary(ies) ... Type: Individual/Trust/Corporation/Other (list)” Page 2, revision 2023-03, Individual life insurance policies (Beneficiary Change e14616, Cat. 137177, 3/23; earlier AXA Equitable form E6258). Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the proposed Beneficiary is a Trust, the date of the Trust Agreement, name and address of Trustee, and Tax Identification Number (Social Security Number, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, Employer ID Number) must be indicated.” Page 2, revision 2023-03, Individual life insurance policies (Beneficiary Change e14616, Cat. 137177, 3/23; earlier AXA Equitable form E6258). Source document

How to name the trust. “the date of the Trust Agreement, name and address of Trustee, and Tax Identification Number ... JAMES ROE Trust Agreement dated February 1, 1981; NANCY ROE and MARGARET ROE, Trustees.” Page 2, revision 2023-03, Individual life insurance policies (Beneficiary Change e14616, Cat. 137177, 3/23; earlier AXA Equitable form E6258). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “JAMES ROE Trust created in the instrument admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the Insured; MARGARET ROE, Trustee.” Page 2, form E6258, Individual life insurance policies (Beneficiary Change e14616, Cat. 137177, 3/23; earlier AXA Equitable form E6258), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2006-11-10. Source document

Equity Trust Company

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (self-directed; also Roth); Roth IRA; SIMPLE IRA (self-directed).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (general statement)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN, date of establishment.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Beneficiary Certification Form or trust copy (from the Equity Trust form used for Midland Trust accounts)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “In addition to naming a person as beneficiary (often a spouse, children or other individual), non-individuals such as trusts and charities can be named as IRA beneficiaries.” Web page, Traditional IRA (self-directed; also Roth). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Select Beneficiary Type Primary Contingent ... SELECT ONE: Individual Trust/Charity/Organization” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925, Traditional IRA (self-directed; also Roth). Source document

Trust details on the form. “NAME OF TRUST/CHARITY/ORGANIZATION SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER/TAX ID ... BIRTHDATE/DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925, Traditional IRA (self-directed; also Roth). Source document

Trust documents. “If primary beneficiary is a Trust, please complete Equity Trust's Beneficiary Certification Form OR supply a copy of the Trust documents.” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925, Traditional IRA (self-directed; also Roth). Source document

F&G Annuities & Life (Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers F&G annuity contract beneficiary change (ADMIN 5742).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Specimen wording for corporate and individual trustees.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Specimen wording names the trustee and the trust agreement date; the form lines themselves ask name, SSN, date of birth.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. "as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated" wording with trustee name and date (specimen)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Specimen trustee designations (corporate trustee with successors in trust; individual trustee)
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Corporate trustees ... Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... Individual trustee ... naming Mary Smith as Trustee under Trust Agreement” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... naming Mary Smith as Trustee under Trust Agreement” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... naming Mary Smith as Trustee under Trust Agreement” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Corporate trustees ... Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... Individual trustee” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

F&G Annuities & Life (Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers F&G life insurance policy beneficiary change (ADMIN 5742; specimen wording ADMIN 0177).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Specimen wording for corporate and individual trustees.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Specimen wording names the trustee and the trust agreement date; the form lines themselves ask name, SSN, date of birth.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. "as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated" wording with trustee name and date (specimen)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Specimen trustee designations (corporate trustee with successors in trust; individual trustee)
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Corporate trustees ... Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... Individual trustee ... naming Mary Smith as Trustee under Trust Agreement” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... naming Mary Smith as Trustee under Trust Agreement” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... naming Mary Smith as Trustee under Trust Agreement” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Corporate trustees ... Trustee, or its successors in trust, under Trust ... Individual trustee” Page 1, revision 2018-09. Source document

Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers TSP (federal 401(k)-type plan; civilian, uniformed services, and beneficiary participant accounts).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, EIN, trustee name (TSP-3 fields)
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and trustee's name and address; EIN if available; no trust date asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You can designate up to twenty beneficiaries of your account including persons, a trust, a corporation, your estate, or another legal entity (including a foundation or charity).” Page 6, form TSPBK31, revision 2024-03. Source document

Trust as contingent. “in your secondary account, you will need to assign either "primary" or "contingent" to each beneficiary.” Page 6, form TSPBK31, revision 2024-03. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name of Individual (Last, First, Middle)/Trust/Estate/Legal Entity or Corporation ... Name of Trustee/Executor (if applicable) ... SSN/EIN/Tax ID” Page 3, form TSP-3, revision 2017-05. Source document

How to name the trust. “If the beneficiary is a trust, check the box marked ... Enter the name of the trust and the trustee's name and” Page 6, form TSP-3, revision 2017-05. Source document

Fidelity Health Savings Account (Fidelity Personal Trust Company, FSB, custodian)

HSA, HSA custodian

Covers Fidelity HSA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Beneficiary type box "Trust" on each primary line; agreement defines Beneficiary to include a trust or estate.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Beneficiary type box "Trust" on each contingent line.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, TIN and trust date fields; no trustee name field.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date (and TIN) requested on the form; no trustee name or "as trustee" wording prescribed.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; at claim the trustee sends the claim form, death certificate, Beneficial Ownership for Trusts form and a Fidelity Certification of Trust or trust excerpts.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiaries ... Trust Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY ... trust or estate, in which case the term may mean the trustee” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Trust Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY Share Percentage” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust documents. “Beneficial Ownership for Trusts form ... Fidelity Certification of Trust form OR the following from your trust agreement: Title page, signature page, and the ... page that lists the succession of trustees, if necessary” Page 1, form 1.9885017.104, revision 2024-08. Source document

Fidelity Investments (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Checkbox per beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Checkbox per beneficiary.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN and trust date; no trustee name.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and TIN; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiaries ... Non-Spouse / Trust / Other Entity” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04, Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Non-Spouse / Trust / Other Entity” Page 2, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04, Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name ... Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04, Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04, Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA. Source document

Fidelity Investments (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

Employer plan, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Self-Employed 401(k) (Fidelity plan document).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Checkbox per beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Checkbox.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and TIN; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Non-Spouse / Trust / Other Entity” Web page, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Trust” Page 2, form 1.929800.107, revision 2025-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name ... Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.929800.107, revision 2025-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.929800.107, revision 2025-06. Source document

Fidelity Investments (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (individual, JTWROS, tenants by the entirety).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust checkbox per beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust checkbox per beneficiary.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and TIN; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiaries For each beneficiary you list, check a beneficiary type ... Non-Spouse Trust Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number” Page 2, form 1.925788.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiaries receive assets only if no primary beneficiary survives you. ... Non-Spouse Trust Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number” Page 2, form 1.925788.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Non-Spouse Trust Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 2, form 1.925788.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

How to name the trust. “Non-Spouse Trust Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 2, form 1.925788.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Fidelity Investments (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

Annuity, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Fidelity deferred annuities (FILI / Empire Fidelity; also Brighthouse Growth and Income and NY Retirement Reserves).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Allowed; trust-owned FPRA/FDRA must name the owning trust as sole beneficiary; the annuity guide adds that a trust beneficiary must be paid out within five years.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and TIN; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Name of Person, Trust, or Entity ... For Fidelity Personal Retirement and Fidelity Fixed Deferred Retirement Annuities, trust-owned contracts MUST have the owning” Page 2, form 1.9865752.109, revision 2026-06. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Name of Person, Trust, or Entity” Page 2, form 1.9865752.109, revision 2026-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number ... Date of Birth or Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 2, form 1.9865752.109, revision 2026-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth or Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 2, form 1.9865752.109, revision 2026-06. Source document

Fidelity Investments (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

Life insurance, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Fidelity term life insurance (FILI / Empire Fidelity).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary class.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, date, trustee(s); TIN if applicable.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Name, date and trustee (older form 1.906359.105; current form asks TIN and trust date)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample trust designation format.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Name of Person, Trust, or Entity ... Date of Birth or Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.9905376.102, revision 2024-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Secondary Beneficiaries ... Name of Person, Trust, or Entity” Page 1, form 1.9905376.102, revision 2024-04. Source document

Trust details on the form. “In trust situations, be sure to include legal name of trust, date of trust and name of trustee(s). If applicable,” Page 3, form 1.906359.105. Source document

How to name the trust. “In trust situations, be sure to include legal name of trust, date of trust and name of trustee(s).” Page 3, form 1.906359.105. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “John A. Doe, Irrevocable Trust dated 1/1/2000. Mary J. Doe, trustee.” Page 3, form 1.906359.105. Source document

Fidelity Investments (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

HSA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Health Savings Account (Fidelity HSA).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Same IRA/HSA form; trust checkbox per beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust checkbox per contingent beneficiary.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and TIN; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Use this form to add or change the beneficiaries of your Fidelity IRA ... or Fidelity HSA account(s) ... Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiaries ... receive assets only if no ... Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Trust MM DD YYYY” Page 1, form 1.925787.107, revision 2025-04. Source document

Fidelity Workplace Investing (NetBenefits)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 403(b) and 401(k) (ERISA plan with QPSA).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust is a listed relationship.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, date, TIN (or owner SSN); trustee if available; trust must already exist.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date; TIN (or owner SSN); one trustee if available.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. Told not to send the trust.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Relationship to Applicant: Spouse OR Trust OR Estate/Charity OR Other ... Trust Name” Page 3, form 1.471260.114. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary(ies) ... Trust Name ... Date of Birth or Trust Date” Page 3, form 1.471260.114. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Naming a trust: Provide the name, date, and tax identification number of the trust (if available). If there has not been a tax identification number assigned to the trust, provide your Social Security number. The trust must be established prior to the date this form is submitted. ... If available, provide the name and address of one trustee.” Page 1, form 1.471260.114. Source document

How to name the trust. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, please include the trust's name and the date the trust was created.” Page 1, form 1.471260.114. Source document

Trust documents. “Do not send a copy of the trust agreement.” Page 1, form 1.471260.114. Source document

Fifth Third Bank, National Association

HSA, Bank

Covers Fifth Third Bank HSA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Individuals or an entity; date of trust and TIN of trust columns.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date and TIN in the date-of-birth and SSN columns.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “I designate the following individual(s) or entity as my primary or contingent death beneficiary(ies) of this HSA ... (OR DATE OF TRUST)” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2022-03-16. Source document

Trust as contingent. “I designate the following individual(s) or entity as my primary or contingent death beneficiary(ies)” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2022-03-16. Source document

Trust details on the form. “(OR DATE OF TRUST) ... (OR TIN OF TRUST)” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2022-03-16. Source document

Firstrade Securities

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name, all trustees, date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, all trustees, date established.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, names of all trustees and date established.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

Trust as contingent. “CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY(S) If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 3, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

How to name the trust. “If Beneficiary is a Trust: Provide Name of Trust, names of all trustees, and date established” Page 2, form 69448P-UTOD, revision 2026-01-30. Source document

Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan

Pension, Plan recordkeeper, Florida

Covers FRS Pension Plan (defined benefit; active and terminated members, Form BEN-001); FRS Pension Plan (defined benefit; designation at and after retirement, payment options 1 to 4 and DROP).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, but a trust named by a member who dies before retirement gets only a refund of contributions.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust instrument and the trustee's acceptance; identification of the natural person paid through the trust.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “A member may designate as beneficiary any person, organization, trust, or his or her estate ... If a member who dies prior to his or her effective date of retirement has designated a trust as his or her beneficiary, such trust shall be entitled only to a refund of the member's contributions” Web page, revision 2016-07, FRS Pension Plan (defined benefit; active and terminated members, Form BEN-001). Source document

Trust as contingent. “2. Contingent Beneficiary(s)” Page 2, form BEN-001, revision 2016-07, FRS Pension Plan (defined benefit; active and terminated members, Form BEN-001). Source document

Trust documents. “When a member makes a beneficiary designation involving a trust, either upon application for retirement or after retirement, he or she shall file with the Division: 1. A copy of the trust instrument; and, 2. A copy of the acceptance of the trusteeship by the trustee” Web page, revision 2016-07, FRS Pension Plan (defined benefit; designation at and after retirement, payment options 1 to 4 and DROP). Source document

Franklin Templeton (incl. Putnam IRAs)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Franklin Templeton IRA (FTIOS custodian); Putnam IRA and Beneficiary (inherited) IRA (PFTC directed trustee).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name and date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date required.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and trust date; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim only, title page, trustee pages, signature pages and the trust TIN.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Name OR Name of Trust (trust date required mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form RRET-FBEN, revision 11/25, Franklin Templeton IRA (FTIOS custodian). Source document

Trust as contingent. “DESIGNATE YOUR CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY(IES) ... Name OR Name of Trust (trust date required mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form RRET-FBEN, revision 11/25, Franklin Templeton IRA (FTIOS custodian). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name of Trust (trust date required mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form RRET-FBEN, revision 11/25, Franklin Templeton IRA (FTIOS custodian). Source document

How to name the trust. “Name OR Name of Trust (trust date required mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form RRET-FBEN, revision 11/25, Franklin Templeton IRA (FTIOS custodian). Source document

Trust documents. “A copy of the following "key" sections from the trust document: (1) the first ("title") page, (2) the page(s) naming the current (successor) trustee(s), and (3) the signature page(s).” Page 11, form 75085T, Franklin Templeton IRA (FTIOS custodian). Source document

Franklin Templeton (incl. Putnam IRAs)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Putnam mutual fund non-retirement TOD (Putnam Investor Services transfer agent; Massachusetts law); Franklin Templeton mutual fund TOD (Franklin Templeton Investor Services transfer agent).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trusts and entities (U.S. only)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Entity/trust on contingent lines.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full name, TIN and trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim, certified copy or excerpt (first page, signature page, trustee page)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Except as otherwise provided herein, any individual and any trust, corporation, partnership, or other entity may be designated as a beneficiary under a TOD registration.” Page 6, form FM523C, revision 2025-02, Putnam mutual fund non-retirement TOD (Putnam Investor Services transfer agent; Massachusetts law). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Section 3C - Contingent beneficiary(ies) ... Full name of entity/trust (required)” Page 3, form FM523C, revision 2025-02, Putnam mutual fund non-retirement TOD (Putnam Investor Services transfer agent; Massachusetts law). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Full name of entity/trust (required) ... Social Security/Tax ID number (required) ... Date of trust (mm/dd/yyyy; required for a trust)” Page 3, form FM523C, revision 2025-02, Putnam mutual fund non-retirement TOD (Putnam Investor Services transfer agent; Massachusetts law). Source document

How to name the trust. “Full name of entity/trust (required) ... Date of trust (mm/dd/yyyy; required for a trust)” Page 3, form FM523C, revision 2025-02, Putnam mutual fund non-retirement TOD (Putnam Investor Services transfer agent; Massachusetts law). Source document

Trust documents. “A certified copy or excerpt of the trust must be provided (original certification within 120 days); the document must include the first page, signature page, and the page naming the trustees and successor trustees.” Page 1, form FM532, revision 2025-01, Putnam mutual fund non-retirement TOD (Putnam Investor Services transfer agent; Massachusetts law). Source document

Global Atlantic Financial Group (Forethought Life)

IRA, Insurer

Covers Forethought IRA annuity contract (custodial or self-directed, GA20013).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Self-directed IRA contracts may name a trust; a custodial IRA contract must name the custodian.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line is marked primary or contingent and may name a trust.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and EIN, address, relationship; no trust date or trustee field.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date asked on each beneficiary line of the IRA ownership change form.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. A copy of the trust instrument whenever a trust is named.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Name (first, middle, last or trust/entity) ... For Custodial IRA Contracts, the Custodian must be listed as the Beneficiary.” Page 1, form FA5014-06. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Primary Per Stirpes Irrevocable ... Contingent ... Full Name (First, Middle, Last or Trust/Entity)” Page 2, form FA5014-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Full Name (First, Middle, Last or Trust/Entity) Taxpayer I.D. (SSN or EIN)” Page 2, form FA5014-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Trust (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 2, form GA20013-02. Source document

Trust documents. “If you name a trust as the Beneficiary, submit a copy of the trust for our file.” Page 3, form FA5014-06. Source document

Global Atlantic Financial Group (Forethought Life)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Forethought Life annuity beneficiary designation (GA20006, FA5014).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trusts can be named; a trust-owned contract must name the trust as beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line is marked primary or contingent and may name a trust.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and EIN, address, relationship; no trust date or trustee field.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. A copy of the trust instrument whenever a trust is named.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Full Name (First, Middle, Last or Trust/Entity) ... If you name a trust as the Beneficiary, submit a copy of the trust for our file. ... For contracts with a Trust as the Owner, the Trust must be listed as the Beneficiary.” Web page, form FA5014-06. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Primary Per Stirpes Irrevocable ... Contingent ... Full Name (First, Middle, Last or Trust/Entity)” Page 2, form FA5014-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Full Name (First, Middle, Last or Trust/Entity) Taxpayer I.D. (SSN or EIN)” Page 2, form FA5014-06. Source document

Trust documents. “If you name a trust as the Beneficiary, submit a copy of the trust for our file.” Page 3, form FA5014-06. Source document

Global Atlantic Financial Group (Forethought Life)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Accordia Life and Annuity Company life policy beneficiary change (13977, 17963, ISUL rider 18185).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust named on the beneficiary line plus Trust Verification Form (16541)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent lines accept a trust.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Beneficiary line asks TIN; Trust Verification asks trust name, original and amended dates, governing state, TIN, grantor, trustees.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. The required Trust Verification asks trust date and trustee names.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Trust Verification Form when a trust is named; trust copy on request.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Individual, Trust or Company Name ... If you are designating a Trust as your beneficiary, signing as a Trustee, or if there have been changes to the Trust, please submit an updated Trust Verification Form.” Page 1. Source document

Trust as contingent. “CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY(IES) ... Individual, Trust or Company Name” Page 2. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Use this form to certify the name, date and trustees of your trust. ... Social Security / Tax Identification Number” Page 1. Source document

How to name the trust. “Full Name of Trust: ... Original Trust Date ... Name(s) of Trustee(s) and Relationship to Proposed Insured(s):” Page 1. Source document

Trust documents. “please submit an updated Trust Verification Form ... Please be advised that the Company reserves the right to request and receive a copy of the Trust documents.” Page 1. Source document

Global Federal Credit Union

Bank or credit union POD, Credit union

Covers Share, checking and certificate accounts (POD).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust can be named via the "Entity (trust, estate, charity, etc.)" box; the form has no primary/contingent tiers.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN (SSN, ITIN or EIN) and address of the entity beneficiary.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; at settlement trustees provide a copy of the trust documents (Account Settlement Guide)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiary Type: Individual Person Entity (trust, estate, charity, etc.)” Page 3. Source document

Trust details on the form. “enter the name, date of birth (if the beneficiary is an individual), Tax Identification Number (Social Security Number, Individual Tax Identification Number, or Employer Identification Number), and address of each designated beneficiary” Page 3. Source document

Trust documents. “Trustees must provide a copy of trust documents.” Page 5. Source document

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Guardian group accidental death insurance under an employee benefits plan (form GG-17); Guardian individual life insurance (Request for Beneficiary Change TITLE-BENE 05/20; Guardian, GIAC, Berkshire Life); Guardian group life, voluntary life, group permanent life, AD&D and accident under an employee benefits plan (employer forms GG-17 and GG-17-A).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust on any primary line; testamentary trustee as a class designation.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust on a contingent line.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date and TIN on the beneficiary line.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary Name ... Birth /Trust Date SSN/TIN ... Trustee Under the Insured's Last Will & Testament” Page 1, revision 2020-05, Guardian individual life insurance (Request for Beneficiary Change TITLE-BENE 05/20; Guardian, GIAC, Berkshire Life). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary Name ... Birth /Trust Date SSN/TIN” Page 2, revision 2020-05, Guardian individual life insurance (Request for Beneficiary Change TITLE-BENE 05/20; Guardian, GIAC, Berkshire Life). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Birth /Trust Date SSN/TIN” Page 2, revision 2020-05, Guardian individual life insurance (Request for Beneficiary Change TITLE-BENE 05/20; Guardian, GIAC, Berkshire Life). Source document

How to name the trust. “Birth /Trust Date SSN/TIN” Page 2, revision 2020-05, Guardian individual life insurance (Request for Beneficiary Change TITLE-BENE 05/20; Guardian, GIAC, Berkshire Life). Source document

HealthEquity

HSA, HSA custodian

Covers Health Savings Account (HSA).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Each primary line has an "Estate/Trust Yes/No" box.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent lines have the same "Estate/Trust" box.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, SSN or TIN, address, relationship and percent for every beneficiary incl. a trust; no trust date or trustee field.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “(including your estate or a trust, as applicable) ... Primary Beneficiary 1 Estate/Trust Yes No” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2022-01-19. Source document

Trust as contingent. “receive your HSA assets in the event that all of your primary beneficiaries pass away before you ... Beneficiary 2 Estate/Trust Yes No” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2022-01-19. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name SSN or TIN Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2022-01-19. Source document

HSA Bank

HSA, HSA custodian

Covers Health Savings Account (HSA).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Beneficiary lines take a trust and trustee (name, creation date, TIN); flyer lists a trust as a possible beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line is checked Primary or Contingent; same trust columns.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name and address of trust and trustee, trust creation date, trust TIN, relationship, share; all fields required.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Name of trust and trustee, trust creation date and trust TIN in the beneficiary columns.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “The following individual(s) or entity shall be my primary and/or contingent beneficiary(ies) ... number (TIN, if Trust) ... organizations, such as a trust or charity” Page 1. Source document

Trust as contingent. “I designate the individual(s) or entity named below as my primary and/or contingent beneficiary(ies) of this HSA ... number (TIN, if Trust)” Page 1. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Valid Social Security numbers must be on file for your designated beneficiary(ies) in order to process them ... All fields are required ... (creation date, if Trust) ... number (TIN, if Trust)” Page 1. Source document

How to name the trust. “(creation date, if Trust) ... number (TIN, if Trust)” Page 1. Source document

Idaho Central Credit Union

Bank or credit union POD, Credit union

Covers Share, checking, money market and certificate accounts (POD).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be a POD beneficiary unless the trust owns the account.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. A Certificate of Trust is required when a trust is named.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Can a trust be a beneficiary? Yes, as long as a trust is not an owner of the account.” Web page. Source document

Trust documents. “Can a trust be a beneficiary? Yes, as long as a trust is not an owner of the account. You will need to provide the Certificate of Trust.” Web page. Source document

Inspira Financial (formerly Millennium Trust Company)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (incl. rollover/self-directed); Roth IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust section offers primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Yes, exact trust name and creation date; testamentary trust wording; sub-trust naming format; successor trustee contact if owner is trustee.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust creation date required; trustee names field; testamentary trust wording.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sub-trust name first, then "created under" the parent trust with its date.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust as Beneficiary ... Please select one. Primary Beneficiary Contingent Beneficiary” Page 2, form IRA-012, revision 2024-01, Traditional IRA (incl. rollover/self-directed). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Name of Trustee(s): ... Please select one Primary Beneficiary Contingent Beneficiary” Page 2, form IRA-012, revision 2024-01, Traditional IRA (incl. rollover/self-directed). Source document

Trust details on the form. “For a standard Trust - we require the date the Trust was created ... For a Testamentary Trust ... we require the words "in my last will and testament" ... For a Sub-Trust - The full name of the sub-trust and the trust as it appears on the trust document, with the sub-trust's name listed first ... If account owner is the trustee of his/her own trust, please provide the name and address of a successor trustee for us to contact after death.” Page 2, form IRA-012, revision 2024-01, Traditional IRA (incl. rollover/self-directed). Source document

How to name the trust. “For a standard Trust - we require the date the Trust was created in the created field below. ... Name of Trustee(s):” Page 2, form IRA-012, revision 2024-01, Traditional IRA (incl. rollover/self-directed). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “For a Sub-Trust - The full name of the sub-trust and the trust as it appears on the trust document, with the sub-trust's name listed first to show that it is the named beneficiary. Example: Doe Children's Trust created under the Jane Doe Revocable Trust dated 1/1/2021” Page 2, form IRA-012, revision 2024-01, Traditional IRA (incl. rollover/self-directed). Source document

Interactive Brokers

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also SEP); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN, and signed copy of trust.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Yes, signed copy of the trust document with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the beneficiary is a Trust, please attach a signed copy of the Trust document.” Page 2, form iraBeneficiaryForm, revision 2016-12, Traditional IRA (also SEP). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Choose beneficiary type: Primary Contingent” Web page, form iraBeneficiaryForm, revision 2016-12, Traditional IRA (also SEP). Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the beneficiary is a Trust, please attach a signed copy of the Trust document.” Page 2, form iraBeneficiaryForm, revision 2016-12, Traditional IRA (also SEP). Source document

Trust documents. “If the beneficiary is a Trust, please attach a signed copy of the Trust document.” Page 2, form iraBeneficiaryForm, revision 2016-12, Traditional IRA (also SEP). Source document

IRAR Trust Company (IRA Resources)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE IRA, HSA, ESA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust checkbox.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line has Primary/Contingent boxes and a Trust relationship box.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy or abstract of the trust at designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Non-Spouse Trust Share Percentage” Page 1, form IRAR Beneficiary Designation, revision 2024-11. Source document

Trust as contingent. “I designate the following person(s) named below as my Primary and/or Contingent Beneficiaries ... Non-Spouse Trust” Page 1, form IRAR Beneficiary Designation, revision 2024-11. Source document

Trust documents. “If I named a Trust as a Beneficiary, I understand I must supply a copy or abstract of the Trust.” Page 1, form IRAR Beneficiary Designation, revision 2024-11. Source document

IRAR Trust Company (IRA Resources)

HSA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Health Savings Account (IRAR beneficiary designation form).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust checkbox.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line has Primary/Contingent boxes and a Trust relationship box.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy or abstract of the trust at designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Non-Spouse Trust Share Percentage” Page 1, form IRAR Beneficiary Designation, revision 2024-11. Source document

Trust as contingent. “I designate the following person(s) named below as my Primary and/or Contingent Beneficiaries ... Non-Spouse Trust” Page 1, form IRAR Beneficiary Designation, revision 2024-11. Source document

Trust documents. “If I named a Trust as a Beneficiary, I understand I must supply a copy or abstract of the Trust.” Page 1, form IRAR Beneficiary Designation, revision 2024-11. Source document

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing and J.P. Morgan Private Client / Wealth Management)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (incl. SEP); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA ("Beneficiary IRA"; beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN (trust "must have a valid tax identification number"), date not asked; no trustee.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; owner acknowledges trustee must later provide trust copy or beneficiary list.
See-through certification
Asked for. Yes, owner (not trustee) must certify A (trust meets Reg. 1.401(a)(9)-4 "Q & A-5(b)") or B (it does not); cites pre-2024 regulation numbering.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Relationship (select one) ... Entity ... Trust” Page 2, form 33030_CYI v6.0.1 (338 6302.240), revision not dated (version v6.0.1), Traditional IRA (incl. SEP). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Beneficiary Type (select one) Contingent Primary” Page 2, form 33030_CYI v6.0.1 (338 6302.240), revision not dated (version v6.0.1), Traditional IRA (incl. SEP). Source document

Trust details on the form. “all payments will be made solely and directly to, and any inherited IRA that is established after my death shall be maintained in the name of, the Trust (which must have a valid tax identification number).” Page 5, form 33030_CYI v6.0.1 (338 6302.240), revision not dated (version v6.0.1), Traditional IRA (incl. SEP). Source document

Trust documents. “The trustee of the Trust will be required to provide certain documentation and information to JPMS, such as (i) a copy of the Trust instrument and any amendments; or (ii) a list of all Trust beneficiaries (including contingent Trust beneficiaries), including a description of the interest each beneficiary will be entitled to upon my death, certifications that such list is/remains correct and complete” Page 5, form 33030_CYI v6.0.1 (338 6302.240), revision not dated (version v6.0.1), Traditional IRA (incl. SEP). Source document

See-through certification. “A. I certify that I understand the full text of Treasury Regulation 1.401(a)(9)-4 Q & A-5(b) and that the Trust complies with such regulation in that: It is valid under state law ... It is irrevocable or will, by its terms, become irrevocable upon my death. It identifies, by name or specific relation, the persons who are beneficiaries ... B. ... certify that this Trust does not meet the requirements of such regulation.” Page 5, form 33030_CYI v6.0.1 (338 6302.240), revision not dated (version v6.0.1), Traditional IRA (incl. SEP). Source document

Janney Montgomery Scott

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (incl. small-plan IRAs); Roth IRA; SIMPLE IRA (Janney custodian, Form 5305-SA).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (by name; no type box)
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name only (form fields are Name, Date of Birth, Share, Spouse, Per Stirpes)
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At death, from trustee.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you named a beneficiary which is a Trust, you understand that the Trustee must provide certain information concerning such Trust to Janney at the time of your death.” Page 2, form IRA BENEFICIARY CHANGE FORM, revision 02/2019, Traditional IRA (incl. small-plan IRAs). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name Date of Birth Share % Spouse Per Stirpes” Page 1, form IRA BENEFICIARY CHANGE FORM, revision 02/2019, Traditional IRA (incl. small-plan IRAs). Source document

Trust documents. “the Trustee must provide certain information concerning such Trust to Janney at the time of your death.” Page 2, form IRA BENEFICIARY CHANGE FORM, revision 02/2019, Traditional IRA (incl. small-plan IRAs). Source document

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers John Hancock variable and fixed annuity (Change of owner and/or beneficiary form 1307217); John Hancock structured settlement annuity (payee beneficiary form SSBENE); John Hancock group annuity contract payee beneficiary (Fixed Products, FPBENE).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes; paid to the trust, not to the trust's beneficiaries.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent may be an entity (2014 edition); 10/24 edition has the same contingent lines.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee name and phone (2014 edition); the 10/24 edition asks only name, TIN, date of birth, relationship and address.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee name (2014 edition); trust date not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Entities or non-natural persons: You may designate as a beneficiary a non-natural person such as a trust or charitable organization. ... If you designate a trust as beneficiary, the death benefit will be payable to the trust and not to individual beneficiaries named in the trust.” Page 1, revision 2024-10, John Hancock variable and fixed annuity (Change of owner and/or beneficiary form 1307217), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-04-08. Source document

Trust as contingent. “The Contingent Beneficiary is the person, persons or entity who becomes the Primary Beneficiary if the Primary Beneficiary is not alive.” Page 2, form 10231X, revision 2014-12, John Hancock variable and fixed annuity (Change of owner and/or beneficiary form 1307217), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2015-03-22. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the beneficiary is a Trust or Estate, please provide the name of Trustee or Executor” Page 2, form 10231X, revision 2014-12, John Hancock variable and fixed annuity (Change of owner and/or beneficiary form 1307217), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2015-03-22. Source document

How to name the trust. “If the beneficiary is a Trust or Estate, please provide the name of Trustee or Executor” Page 2, form 10231X, revision 2014-12, John Hancock variable and fixed annuity (Change of owner and/or beneficiary form 1307217), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2015-03-22. Source document

Kingdom Trust Company

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Non-IRA custodial account (individual, joint, trust or business), beneficiary designation.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be named.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Each beneficiary line asks name, relationship, share %, SSN/EIN and date of birth.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust agreement with the form.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the named beneficiary is a trust, you must provide a copy of the trust agreement to Kingdom Trust.” Page 7, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2021-01-20. Source document

Trust details on the form. “SSN/EIN” Page 7, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2021-01-20. Source document

Trust documents. “If the named beneficiary is a trust, you must submit a copy of the trust with this completed and signed form.” Page 7, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2021-01-20. Source document

Lincoln Financial

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 403(b)/401(k) employer plan.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date; signed copy of trust.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date (with the trust name in the name field); no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Signed copy of the trust, later amendments, and (4/24 edition) an affidavit on special trust circumstances.
See-through certification
Asked for. Affidavit for a look-through or special needs trust; Lincoln relies on its representations (4/24 edition)
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “1. Primary beneficiary Spouse Non-spouse Trust Other entity” Page 1, form RPS81701-AL-LFG, revision 2018-06. Source document

Trust as contingent. “1. Contingent beneficiary Spouse Non-spouse Trust” Page 2, form RPS81701-AL-LFG, revision 2018-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Date of birth/trust (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form RPS81701-AL-LFG, revision 2018-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of birth/trust (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form RPS81701-AL-LFG, revision 2018-06. Source document

Trust documents. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, a copy of the signed trust is required, as well as an affidavit explaining any special trust circumstances; such as look through trust, special needs trust, etc. ... If the trust is amended in the future, any amendments must be provided to Lincoln.” Page 1, form RPS81739-AL-LFG, revision 2024-04. Source document

See-through certification. “an affidavit explaining any special trust circumstances; such as look through trust, special needs trust, etc. Lincoln will be entitled to rely on representations made about the trust in the affidavit, including the trust's satisfying any requirements for its stated purpose.” Page 1, form RPS81739-AL-LFG, revision 2024-04. Source document

Lincoln Financial (Lincoln National Life)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Lincoln annuity (nonqualified and IRA/qualified contracts, not employer plans) beneficiary change.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust section on page 2 with a Primary / Contingent checkbox.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be marked primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, relationship, percentage, trustee's name, date of trust, address, phone.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee's name and date of trust.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “For a trust as beneficiary skip to page 2 and complete the trust section. ... If designating a trust as beneficiary, complete the following” Page 1, revision 2025-10. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If designating a trust as beneficiary, complete the following: Primary Contingent” Page 2, revision 2025-10. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If designating a trust as beneficiary, complete the following ... Trustee's Name ... Date of Trust” Page 2, revision 2025-10. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trustee's Name ... Date of Trust” Page 2, revision 2025-10. Source document

Lincoln Financial (Lincoln National Life)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Lincoln life insurance policy or certificate (incl. riders) beneficiary change; Lincoln group term life, AD&D, accident and critical illness (employer group insurance; Beneficiary Designation Form GLC-02170, 5/17).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Step 6 trust section, primary or contingent.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust as contingent in Step 6.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, TIN (required), trust date, address, all trustee names and contact information.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date, all trustee names and trust TIN.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Use this section to designate a trust as a beneficiary. ... Indicate if this trust designation is for primary beneficiary or contingent beneficiary.” Page 5, form G10-00, revision 2023-12, Lincoln life insurance policy or certificate (incl. riders) beneficiary change. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If you are designating a trust or entity as a contingent beneficiary, proceed to step 6 or 7.” Page 4, form G10-00, revision 2023-12, Lincoln life insurance policy or certificate (incl. riders) beneficiary change. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Enter the trust name, tax ID number, date the trust was established, and address. ... Indicate all trustee names and contact information. ... Trust Tax ID Number is required.” Page 5, form G10-00, revision 2023-12, Lincoln life insurance policy or certificate (incl. riders) beneficiary change. Source document

How to name the trust. “Enter the trust name, tax ID number, date the trust was established, and address. ... Indicate all trustee names and contact information.” Page 5, form G10-00, revision 2023-12, Lincoln life insurance policy or certificate (incl. riders) beneficiary change. Source document

Lively HSA

HSA, HSA custodian

Covers Lively Health Savings Account (HSA).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be named primary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be named contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust TIN (or grantor's SSN for a living trust); no trust date or trustee named on the help page.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may also list a trust as either a primary or contingent beneficiary.” Web page, revision 2025-10-17. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may also list a trust as either a primary or contingent beneficiary.” Web page, revision 2025-10-17. Source document

Trust details on the form. “To do so, you'll need to provide the trust's Tax Identification Number (TIN) ... in some cases, a living trust may use the grantor's Social Security Number (SSN) instead.” Web page, revision 2025-10-17. Source document

M1 Finance

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust by paper form only, not online.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Legal name and Tax ID.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You can add up to three primary and three contingent beneficiaries per account, including trusts. To name a trust as beneficiary, provide the trust's legal name and Tax ID as required on the form.” Web page. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You can add up to three primary and three contingent beneficiaries per account, including trusts.” Web page. Source document

Trust details on the form. “To name a trust as beneficiary, provide the trust's legal name and Tax ID as required on the form.” Web page. Source document

M1 Finance

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Individual and joint brokerage and High-Yield Cash Account TOD.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust by paper form only, not online.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Legal name and Tax ID.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You can add up to three primary and three contingent beneficiaries per account, including trusts. To name a trust as beneficiary, provide the trust's legal name and Tax ID as required on the form.” Web page. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You can add up to three primary and three contingent beneficiaries per account, including trusts.” Web page. Source document

Trust details on the form. “To name a trust as beneficiary, provide the trust's legal name and Tax ID as required on the form.” Web page. Source document

Madison Trust Company

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Self-directed IRA (Traditional, Roth, SEP, SIMPLE).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. F4V25 has a "Trust" relationship box on each primary line; the custodial agreements list trusts.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. A trust may be a secondary beneficiary (F4V25)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, Tax ID, date of formation, contact details and mailing address (F4V25)
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date of formation; no trustee name field.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; after death the trustees file the Trust Certification for Inherited IRA; trust copy only on request.
See-through certification
Asked for. Trustees certify see-through conditions and list all beneficiaries (primary, contingent, remainder) after death.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiary name: first and last, trust, organization or estate ... designate any person, including an individual, trust, estate” Page 2, form 5305-RA. Source document

Trust as contingent. “D. SECONDARY BENEFICIARIES Please attach additional pages of this form if necessary. ... Beneficiary name: first and last, trust, organization or estate” Page 1, form F4V25. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Beneficiary name: first and last, trust, organization or estate ... Social Security/Tax ID Number ... Date of birth/Date of formation” Page 1, form F4V25. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of birth/Date of formation” Page 1, form F4V25. Source document

Trust documents. “Do not provide a copy of the trust agreement or any part of it unless requested by Madison Trust Company.” Page 1, form F00V5. Source document

See-through certification. “The trust is a valid trust under state law, or would be but for the fact that there is no corpus. ... The trust is irrevocable or will not be revoked during the duration of the time that the Madison Trust Company account is open.” Page 3, form F00V5. Source document

Mainstar Trust

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also Roth); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust pages required (first, last, signature)
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Yes, first, last and signature pages now; full trust at death claim.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you are designating a Trust as Primary or Contingent beneficiary, the first, last, and signature page of the Trust are required.” Page 1, form none printed, revision 8/2024, Traditional IRA (also Roth). Source document

Trust as contingent. “If you are designating a Trust as Primary or Contingent beneficiary, the first, last, and signature page of the Trust” Page 1, form none printed, revision 8/2024, Traditional IRA (also Roth). Source document

Trust details on the form. “the first, last, and signature page of the Trust are required.” Page 1, form none printed, revision 8/2024, Traditional IRA (also Roth). Source document

Trust documents. “Upon the Trust becoming owner of the account, the fully executed Trust documents will be required to process a death claim.” Page 1, form none printed, revision 8/2024, Traditional IRA (also Roth). Source document

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual)

Employer plan, Insurer

Covers MassMutual annuity contracts under ERISA TSA, Keogh (H.R. 10), qualified plan and former qualified plan (Annuity Contract Change Request).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be named on individually owned contracts; plan-owned contracts must name the plan as primary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust legal name, trust date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date asked; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Named Individual(s) Trust Trust under Will Estate of the Insured Other Entity ... For Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan and Qualified Plan owned contracts, the plan must be designated as primary beneficiary.” Page 5, form FR2057, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-06-21. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Beneficiary (Select one): Primary Contingent Type (Select one): Named Individual(s) Trust Trust under Will Estate of the Insured Other Entity” Page 6, form FR2057, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-06-21. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Full legal name: ... Date of birth/Trust (mm/dd/yyyy): ... Taxpayer Identification Number (SSN / ITIN / EIN):” Page 3, form FR2057, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-06-21. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of birth/Trust (mm/dd/yyyy):” Page 5, form FR2057, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-06-21. Source document

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers MassMutual Ascend non-qualified annuity (beneficiary section of the ownership change form); MassMutual annuity (MassMutual, C.M. Life, MML Bay State; Annuity Contract Change Request F6455-AN).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be named; if a trust owns the contract, the trust itself must be the sole primary beneficiary (MassMutual Ascend form, a MassMutual subsidiary)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each beneficiary line is marked primary or contingent; the trust instructions apply to any beneficiary line.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trustee name(s), trust agreement date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee name(s) and trust agreement date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sub-trust or share named in the trust's name with the trust date (stated for a trust owner, which must also be sole primary beneficiary)
Trust documents
Not requested. Trust document not to be sent (stated for trust owners); insurer does not inquire into a beneficiary trust's terms.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “With respect to any trust designated as Beneficiary, MassMutual Ascend and Affiliates shall neither be obligated to inquire into the terms of the trust ... If the Beneficiary is a trust, please provide the trust's name, the trustee name(s), and the trust agreement date. ... If the owner of the contract is a trust, we may reject the designation of any Beneficiary other than the trust itself.” Page 2, form X6002701NW, revision 2025-03-27, MassMutual Ascend non-qualified annuity (beneficiary section of the ownership change form). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Beneficiary(ies) Type: Primary Contingent ... With respect to any trust designated as Beneficiary” Page 2, form X6002701NW, revision 2025-03-27, MassMutual Ascend non-qualified annuity (beneficiary section of the ownership change form). Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the Beneficiary is a trust, please provide the trust's name, the trustee name(s), and the trust agreement date.” Page 2, form X6002701NW, revision 2025-03-27, MassMutual Ascend non-qualified annuity (beneficiary section of the ownership change form). Source document

How to name the trust. “If the Beneficiary is a trust, please provide the trust's name, the trustee name(s), and the trust agreement date.” Page 2, form X6002701NW, revision 2025-03-27, MassMutual Ascend non-qualified annuity (beneficiary section of the ownership change form). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “If the trust has been divided into multiple sub-trusts or shares, please identify the sub-trust, or share as part of the owner's name. For example, "John & Jane Doe Tr 05/18/08 - Surv Tr" or "Smith Family Tr 12-01-97 FBO Samantha Smith."” Page 1, form X6017907NW, revision 2025-01-16, MassMutual Ascend non-qualified annuity (beneficiary section of the ownership change form). Source document

Trust documents. “If new owner is a trust, please DO NOT send us the trust document. ... MassMutual Ascend and Affiliates shall neither be obligated to inquire into the terms of the trust” Page 1, form X6002701NW, revision 2025-03-27, MassMutual Ascend non-qualified annuity (beneficiary section of the ownership change form). Source document

MassMutual retirement plans (now administered by Empower)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k) (former MassMutual plans, Empower form).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, trust date and TIN on the form; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; additional documentation may be required at death claim for estate or trustee beneficiaries (sponsor service overview)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Relationship ... My Estate A Trust Other ... Example 2: Trust as Beneficiary ... Trust of Jane Doe XX-XXXXXXX 06/30/2015” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary Name (Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.)” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number ... Date of Birth or Trust Date” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

How to name the trust. “Primary Beneficiary Name (Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.) ... Date of Birth or Trust Date ... Trust of Jane Doe” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust documents. “NOTE: Additional documentation may be required certify different types of beneficiaries such as estate or trustee.” Page 2. Source document

Members Trust Company

IRA, Bank, Florida

Covers Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Adoption Agreement in 2007 manual).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be named; each beneficiary line is marked primary or contingent.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Any line (including a trust) can be marked contingent.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Unspecified information about the trust; timing not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If I named a beneficiary which is a Trust, I understand I must provide certain information concerning such Trust to the Custodian.” Page 329, form 5.8, revision 2007-07-20, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2009-02-19. Source document

Trust as contingent. “BENEFICIARY(IES) DESIGNATION Primary Contingent ... If I named a beneficiary which is a Trust, I understand I must provide certain information concerning such Trust to the Custodian.” Page 329, form 5.8, revision 2007-07-20, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2009-02-19. Source document

Trust documents. “If I named a beneficiary which is a Trust, I understand I must provide certain information concerning such Trust to the Custodian.” Page 329, form 5.8, revision 2007-07-20, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2009-02-19. Source document

Merrill Lynch (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Merrill Edge)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (IRA, IRRA, SEP, SIMPLE, BASIC); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Exact name, TIN, date of inception "if available"; no trustee.
How to name the trust
No set wording. Exact trust name and TIN; trust date only "if available"; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. No; told not to send; Merrill relies on the trustee.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may name one or more individuals and/or entities to be the primary or contingent beneficiary(ies) of your account, including your estate, trust or other entity.” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022), Traditional IRA (IRA, IRRA, SEP, SIMPLE, BASIC). Source document

Trust as contingent. “(same)” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022), Traditional IRA (IRA, IRRA, SEP, SIMPLE, BASIC). Source document

Trust details on the form. “For estates, trusts or other entities please provide the exact name or title of the entity, tax identification number, and the date of inception, if available.” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022), Traditional IRA (IRA, IRRA, SEP, SIMPLE, BASIC). Source document

How to name the trust. “For estates, trusts or other entities please provide the exact name or title of the entity, tax identification number, and the date of inception, if available. Although all fields are not required” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022), Traditional IRA (IRA, IRRA, SEP, SIMPLE, BASIC). Source document

Trust documents. “Please do not submit copies of your will or trust document. If an estate or trust is designated, Merrill shall rely solely upon the instructions of the executor/administrator or trustee and shall have no responsibility for monitoring the terms of the will or trust.” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022), Traditional IRA (IRA, IRRA, SEP, SIMPLE, BASIC). Source document

Merrill Lynch (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Merrill Edge)

Employer plan, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Retirement Selector Account 403(b)(7) (Merrill Edge Beneficiary Designation Form 1217-EDGE).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Exact name and TIN; date if available.
How to name the trust
No set wording. Trust date only if available; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. Told not to send.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Retirement Selector Account 403(b)(7) ... You may name one or more individuals and/or entities to be the ... primary or contingent beneficiary(ies) of your account, including ... your estate, trust or other entity.” Page 1. Source document

Trust as contingent. “primary or contingent beneficiary(ies) of your account, including” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

Trust details on the form. “other entities, please provide the exact name or title of the entity, ... tax identification number and the date of inception, if available.” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

How to name the trust. “tax identification number and the date of inception, if available.” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

Trust documents. “Please do not submit copies of your will or trust document. If an” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

Merrill Lynch (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Merrill Edge)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (MLPF&S TOD Agreement).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust allowed; list all current trustees.
Trust as contingent
Not allowed. No contingent beneficiaries at all.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Names of all current trustees.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Names of all current trustees and trust creation date; testamentary trusts cannot be named.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you name a trust as Beneficiary for the Account, please list the names of all of the current Trustee(s) of the trust.” Page 2, form SHEET-06-17-0754, revision 2025-03. Source document

Trust as contingent. “The MLPF&S TOD Account does not provide for contingent or successor Beneficiaries.” Page 3, form SHEET-06-17-0754, revision 2025-03. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If you name a trust as Beneficiary for the Account, please list the names of all of the current Trustee(s) of the trust.” Page 2, form SHEET-06-17-0754, revision 2025-03. Source document

How to name the trust. “Name of all current Trustees and dates of trust creation (if Beneficiary is a Trust)” Page 1, form SHEET-06-17-0754, revision 2025-03. Source document

Merrill Lynch (Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Merrill Edge)

HSA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Health Savings Account (HSA) and Archer MSA (Beneficiary Designation Form 1217).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes; form 1217 lists HSA and Archer MSA accounts.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Exact name and TIN; date if available.
How to name the trust
No set wording. Trust date only if available; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. Told not to send.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may name one or more individuals and/or entities to be the primary or contingent beneficiary(ies) of your account, including your estate, trust or other entity. ... Health Savings Account (HSA)” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may name one or more individuals and/or entities to be the primary or contingent beneficiary(ies) of your account, including your estate, trust or other entity.” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

Trust details on the form. “For estates, trusts or other entities please provide the exact name or title of the entity, tax identification number, and the date of inception, if available.” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

How to name the trust. “the date of inception, if available. Although all fields are not required” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

Trust documents. “Please do not submit copies of your will or trust document. If an estate or trust is designated, Merrill shall rely solely upon the instructions of the executor/administrator or trustee” Page 1, form Code 1217-0424 (Merrill Edge version: BeneficiaryDesignation_1217_EDGE, SHEET-06-22-0505), revision 04/24 (Edge version 07/2022). Source document

Merrill Lynch / Bank of America Retirement Plan Services

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers Merrill-recordkept 401(k) and 403(b) plans.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trusts named by trustee.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee names, trust name, agreement date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Standard wording names the trustees, "or successor in trust", the trust name and the trust agreement date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. "[trustees], trustees, or a successor in trust under [trust name] established [date]"
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “TRUST WITH INDIVIDUAL TRUSTEES RICHARD DOE AND JOHN SMITH, TRUSTEES, OR A SUCCESSOR IN TRUST UNDER (TRUST NAME) ESTABLISHED (DATE OF TRUST AGREEMENT).” Page 1, form 606300ben v20, revision 07/30/20. Source document

Trust details on the form. “TRUSTEES, OR A SUCCESSOR IN TRUST UNDER (TRUST NAME) ESTABLISHED (DATE OF TRUST AGREEMENT)” Page 1, form 606300ben v20, revision 07/30/20. Source document

How to name the trust. “RICHARD DOE AND JOHN SMITH, TRUSTEES, OR A SUCCESSOR IN TRUST UNDER (TRUST NAME) ESTABLISHED (DATE OF TRUST AGREEMENT)” Page 1, form 606300ben v20, revision 07/30/20. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “TRUST WITH INDIVIDUAL TRUSTEES RICHARD DOE AND JOHN SMITH, TRUSTEES, OR A SUCCESSOR IN TRUST UNDER (TRUST NAME) ESTABLISHED (DATE OF TRUST AGREEMENT). TRUST WITH CORPORATE TRUSTEES ABC BANK & TRUST COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR IN TRUST UNDER (TRUST NAME) ESTABLISHED (DATE OF TRUST AGREEMENT).” Page 1, form 606300ben v20, revision 07/30/20. Source document

MetLife (Metropolitan Life Insurance Company)

Employer plan, Insurer

Covers MetLife annuity purchased through an employer (incl. ERISA and non-ERISA 403(b) annuities).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be primary (403(b) form 403B-BENECHANGE 11/24)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be contingent.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “NOTE: If a Trust is designated as a Primary or Contingent a copy of the trust must be submitted.” Page 3, form 403B-BENECHANGE, revision 2024-11, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-05-28. Source document

Trust as contingent. “NOTE: If a Trust is designated as a Primary or Contingent a copy of the trust must be submitted.” Page 3, form 403B-BENECHANGE, revision 2024-11, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-05-28. Source document

Trust documents. “NOTE: If a Trust is designated as a Primary or Contingent a copy of the trust must be submitted.” Page 3, form 403B-BENECHANGE, revision 2024-11, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-05-28. Source document

MetLife (Metropolitan Life Insurance Company)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers MetLife group term life (employer group certificate, beneficiary designation form GR-TR-BENE-MET2); MetLife group life for South Carolina PEBA members (online designation via MyBenefits); MetLife Total Control Account (retained asset account for claim proceeds); MetLife group life, older employer form G.BENE-DES (JY6004 03/07; State of Maryland supplemental/optional life 02/10); MetLife group accident, critical illness, cancer and hospital indemnity insurance (form GR-AC-CI-C-INS 11/17; certificates GCERT16/GCERT19).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Living trust (F) or testamentary trust (E) as primary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Living trust (L) or testamentary trust (K) as contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, address, phone, type, %, plus trust date, trust TIN, trustee full name on a separate signed page.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and trustee name (and trust TIN)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Testamentary trust, copy of the will at claim.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Living (Inter Vivos) Trust - See further instructions on page 4. ... Testamentary Trust created in your Will - The trust under your last Will and Testament as shall be admitted to probate.” Page 2, revision 2018-11, MetLife group term life (employer group certificate, beneficiary designation form GR-TR-BENE-MET2), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2023-12-26. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Living (Inter Vivos) Trust - See further instructions on page 4. ... Total proceeds for all contingent beneficiaries (H-M plus any listed on separate pages) must equal 100%.” Page 2, revision 2018-11, MetLife group term life (employer group certificate, beneficiary designation form GR-TR-BENE-MET2), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2023-12-26. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Additional information required for Living (Inter Vivos) Trust(s): Trust date Trust Tax ID number Trustee first, middle and last name” Web page, revision 2018-11, MetLife group term life (employer group certificate, beneficiary designation form GR-TR-BENE-MET2), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2023-12-26. Source document

How to name the trust. “Additional information required for Living (Inter Vivos) Trust(s): Trust date Trust Tax ID number Trustee first, middle and last name” Web page, revision 2018-11, MetLife group term life (employer group certificate, beneficiary designation form GR-TR-BENE-MET2), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2023-12-26. Source document

Trust documents. “A copy of the will is required before the claim can be settled.” Page 3, revision 2017-11, MetLife group accident, critical illness, cancer and hospital indemnity insurance (form GR-AC-CI-C-INS 11/17; certificates GCERT16/GCERT19). Source document

Midland Trust (now part of Equity Trust Company)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Self-directed IRA (Equity Trust Company custodian).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust type box.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, TIN, date of establishment.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, TIN and date of establishment; no trustee name field.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Equity Trust Beneficiary Certification Form or trust copy, at designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “SELECT ONE: Individual Trust/Charity/Organization INDIVIDUAL NAME OR NAME OF TRUST/CHARITY/ORGANIZATION” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Select Beneficiary Type Primary Contingent SELECT ONE: Individual Trust/Charity/Organization” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925. Source document

Trust details on the form. “NAME OF TRUST/CHARITY/ORGANIZATION SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER/TAX ID ... BIRTHDATE/DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925. Source document

How to name the trust. “NAME OF TRUST/CHARITY/ORGANIZATION ... BIRTHDATE/DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925. Source document

Trust documents. “If primary beneficiary is a Trust, please complete Equity Trust's Beneficiary Certification Form OR supply a copy of the Trust documents.” Page 1, form MT_F-0003-02, revision Rev. 050925. Source document

MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC)

IRA, Plan recordkeeper

Covers MissionSquare IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust relationship box.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust relationship box on contingent lines.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Entire trust document, tied to RMD designated-beneficiary treatment.
See-through certification
Asked for. Full trust to get look-through treatment.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Non-Spouse Trust* SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

Trust as contingent. “BENEFICIARY TYPE: Primary Contingent RELATIONSHIP: CHECK ONE Spouse Non-Spouse Trust* Charity” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

Trust documents. “You must submit a copy of your entire trust document if you desire the beneficiaries of the trust to be treated as designated beneficiaries for the purpose of determining Required Minimum Distributions.” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

See-through certification. “You must submit a copy of your entire trust document if you desire the beneficiaries of the trust to be treated as designated beneficiaries for the purpose of determining Required Minimum Distributions.” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 457(b), 401(a), 401(k) and 403(b) plans.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust relationship box.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust relationship box on contingent lines.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Entire trust document, tied to RMD designated-beneficiary treatment.
See-through certification
Asked for. Full trust to get look-through treatment.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Non-Spouse Trust* SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

Trust as contingent. “BENEFICIARY TYPE: Primary Contingent RELATIONSHIP: CHECK ONE Spouse Non-Spouse Trust* Charity” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

Trust documents. “You must submit a copy of your entire trust document if you desire the beneficiaries of the trust to be treated as designated beneficiaries for the purpose of determining Required Minimum Distributions.” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

See-through certification. “You must submit a copy of your entire trust document if you desire the beneficiaries of the trust to be treated as designated beneficiaries for the purpose of determining Required Minimum Distributions.” Page 3, form Account Change Form - Beneficiary Designation. Source document

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming remainder beneficiary).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (plan)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Yes (plan)
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Trust copy or beneficiary list, by October 31 of the year after death (plan document)
See-through certification
Asked for. Trustee certification form by October 31 of the year after death.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “a) Nonperson Beneficiaries : A trust, estate, charitable organization or other entity that is not an individual may be designated as a Beneficiary or contingent Beneficiary.” Web page, form not public, revision 2012-10-01, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

Trust as contingent. “(same)” Page 3, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

Trust documents. “The documents described in (i) and (ii) above may be provided by the Participant or by the Trustee of the trust at any time starting with the date on which the trust is designated as a Beneficiary, but not later than October 31 of the year following the year of Participant's death.” Web page, form not public, revision 2012-10-01, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

See-through certification. “The Required Documentation must be provided to the IRA custodian by October 31st of the year following the year of the IRA owner's death. Morgan Stanley has a trustee certification form for this purpose and generally requires the trustee to use this form to satisfy the Required Documentation condition.” Web page, form not public, revision 2012-10-01, Traditional IRA (custodian Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC). Source document

Mutual of America Life Insurance Company

IRA, Plan recordkeeper

Covers Mutual of America IRA and FPA contracts.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Separate Form 6475 for trusts.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust as secondary, with an optional tertiary.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust type and date, TIN (or not yet obtained), trustee or successor trustee name and address.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date (or will date for a testamentary trust) and trustee name required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “DESIGNATION OF TRUST AS BENEFICIARY ... You may only designate a trust as your beneficiary contingent on our ability to begin to pay the trust within one year” Page 1, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Secondary beneficiary (designate a primary beneficiary; you may also designate a tertiary beneficiary to be paid if the Trust cannot be paid).” Page 2, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Type and date of Trust (check one and complete) ... Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Trust ... Print here the FULL NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE to be contacted upon your death concerning benefits” Page 2, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

How to name the trust. “My (Testamentary) Trust. Created under my Will dated ... The Living Trust of ... Print here the FULL NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE” Page 2, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

Mutual of America Life Insurance Company

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers Mutual of America group retirement plans (401(k), TDA/403(b), 457, DC pension).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Separate Form 6475 for trusts.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust as secondary, with an optional tertiary.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust type and date, TIN (or not yet obtained), trustee or successor trustee name and address.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date (or will date for a testamentary trust) and trustee name required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “DESIGNATION OF TRUST AS BENEFICIARY ... You may only designate a trust as your beneficiary contingent on our ability to begin to pay the trust within one year” Page 1, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Secondary beneficiary (designate a primary beneficiary; you may also designate a tertiary beneficiary to be paid if the Trust cannot be paid).” Page 2, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Type and date of Trust (check one and complete) ... Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Trust ... Print here the FULL NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE to be contacted upon your death concerning benefits” Page 2, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

How to name the trust. “My (Testamentary) Trust. Created under my Will dated ... The Living Trust of ... Print here the FULL NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE TRUSTEE OR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE” Page 2, form 6475.M, revision 2012-01. Source document

Nationwide Life Insurance Company (and Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Annuity contracts (Beneficiary Change Request APO-5309-X).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Entity lines 4 to 6 of the primary section.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Entity lines 4 to 6 of the contingent section.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Entity legal name and TIN on the form; trust date and trustees via the Certification of Trust.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Legal trust name and effective date, current and successor trustees (in the certification)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Certification of Trust with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary Designation ... Estate1 c Trust2 c Other (please specify):” Page 1, form APO-5309-X, revision 2025-08. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary Designation ... Estate1 c Trust2 c Other (please specify):” Page 2, form APO-5309-X, revision 2025-08. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Entity Legal Name: ... TIN for Entity:” Page 2, form APO-5309-X, revision 2025-08. Source document

How to name the trust. “the legal Trust name and effective date, the Trustee(s) authorized to act on behalf of the Trust including any successor Trustee(s)” Page 2, form APO-5309-X, revision 2025-08. Source document

Trust documents. “Please provide a Certification of Trust (Trust Certificate) that provides necessary information to validate the trust including but not limited to the legal Trust name and effective date, the Trustee(s) authorized to act on behalf of the Trust including any successor Trustee(s), and the Trust's tax identification number.” Page 2, form APO-5309-X, revision 2025-08. Source document

Nationwide Life Insurance Company (and Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Life insurance policies (Application for Change of Beneficiary Designation LAF-0119AO); Corporate- or trust-owned life insurance (Application for Change of Beneficiary Designation COLI-4009-CORP, 03/2017); Nationwide group life and AD&D (employer group insurance; Designation of Beneficiary Form NSHEB-6009, 12/2015).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Entity lines 4 to 6 of the primary section.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Entity lines 4 to 6 of the contingent section.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Entity legal name, contact name and TIN on the form; Certification of Trust with name, date, trustees, successors and TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Legal trust name and effective date, trustees (in the certification)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Certification at designation; at claim a trustee statement (living trust) or certified copy of the trustee's qualification or probate of the will (testamentary trust)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary(ies) (required) ... Estate1 c Trust2 c Creditor c Funeral Home c Other (please specify):” Page 1, revision 2025-11, Life insurance policies (Application for Change of Beneficiary Designation LAF-0119AO). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary(ies) (optional) ... Estate4 c Trust5 c Other (please specify):” Page 2, revision 2025-11, Life insurance policies (Application for Change of Beneficiary Designation LAF-0119AO). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Please provide a Certification of Trust (Trust Certificate) that provides necessary information to validate the trust including but not limited to the legal Trust name and effective date” Page 2, form APO-5309-X, revision 2025-08, Life insurance policies (Application for Change of Beneficiary Designation LAF-0119AO). Source document

How to name the trust. “the legal Trust name and effective date, the Trustee(s) authorized to act on behalf of the Trust including any successor Trustee(s)” Page 2, form APO-5309-X, revision 2025-08, Life insurance policies (Application for Change of Beneficiary Designation LAF-0119AO). Source document

Trust documents. “Please provide a Certification of Trust (Trust Certificate) that provides necessary information to validate the trust ... If the beneficiary is an inter vivos or living trust, the Company is authorized to rely upon a statement from the Trustee(s) that the trust is active and in full force and effect.” Page 2, revision 2025-11, Life insurance policies (Application for Change of Beneficiary Designation LAF-0119AO). Source document

Nationwide Retirement Plans

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k) employer plan (plan-specific example, Sea Island 401k Savings Plan); Public-sector 457(b), 401(a), 401(k) and 403(b) plans administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions (form DC-770).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes; lines take an individual or organization name (PNF-0437AO)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust instruction applies to any beneficiary; contingent lines also take an individual or organization name (PNF-0437AO)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, address and SSN/TIN for each beneficiary incl. an organization; no trust date or trustee field.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. "(trustee), as Trustee under Trust Agreement with (grantor) dated (date)"
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Trustee designation wording only; nothing on sub-trusts or separate shares.
Trust documents
Requested. First and last pages of the trust document, with the form.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you are naming a Trust as beneficiary, you must submit the first and last pages of the Trust Document with this form.” Page 1, revision 2019-05, 401(k) employer plan (plan-specific example, Sea Island 401k Savings Plan). Source document

Trust as contingent. “If you are naming a Trust as beneficiary, you must submit the first and last pages of the Trust Document with this form. ... 4. Contingent Beneficiary Information” Page 1, revision 2019-05, 401(k) employer plan (plan-specific example, Sea Island 401k Savings Plan). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Individual/Organization Name ... SSN/TIN” Page 1, revision 2019-05, 401(k) employer plan (plan-specific example, Sea Island 401k Savings Plan). Source document

How to name the trust. “First National Bank of Canton, Ohio, as Trustee under Trust Agreement with Robert E. Nation dated January 1, 2002.” Page 2, form DC-770, revision 2022-02, Public-sector 457(b), 401(a), 401(k) and 403(b) plans administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions (form DC-770). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “as Trustee under Trust Agreement with Robert E. Nation dated January 1, 2002.” Page 2, form DC-770, revision 2022-02, Public-sector 457(b), 401(a), 401(k) and 403(b) plans administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions (form DC-770). Source document

Trust documents. “If you are naming a Trust as beneficiary, you must submit the first and last pages of the Trust Document with this form.” Page 1, revision 2019-05, 401(k) employer plan (plan-specific example, Sea Island 401k Savings Plan). Source document

Navy Federal Credit Union

IRA, Credit union

Covers Traditional and SEP IRA; Roth IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Entity line in the principal section.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Entity line in the contingent section.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Entity name and tax ID.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “B. Principal Beneficiary(ies) ... Entity Name: (Trust, Estate, or Non-Profit Organization)” Page 1, Traditional and SEP IRA. Source document

Trust as contingent. “C. Contingent Beneficiary(ies) (if any) ... Entity Name: (Trust, Estate, or Non-Profit Organization)” Page 1, Traditional and SEP IRA. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Entity Name: (Trust, Estate, or Non-Profit Organization) ... Tax ID No. (SSN/EIN/TIN)” Page 1, Traditional and SEP IRA. Source document

Navy Federal Credit Union

Bank or credit union POD, Credit union

Covers Savings, checking, MMSA and certificate accounts (POD).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A legal trust may be a primary POD beneficiary; if it is, contingent beneficiaries take only if the trust was terminated or revoked before the member's death.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. The contingent section has Legal Trust/Charity lines.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Legal trust name, physical address and ITIN or EIN required.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Legal Trust/Charity Name (Required) ... If a Legal Trust is named as Primary Beneficiary, Contingent Beneficiary(ies) shall not receive proceeds unless the Legal Trust was properly terminated or revoked prior to the Primary Member's death.” Page 1. Source document

Trust as contingent. “H. Contingent Beneficiary Information ... Legal Trust/Charity Name (Required)” Page 1. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Legal Trust/Charity cannot be added without the full name, address, and ITIN number.” Page 1. Source document

New York Life Insurance Company

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Individual annuities (NYL and NYLIAC deferred and immediate annuities, non-qualified and Traditional, Roth, SEP and Inherited IRA annuities; form 21131 7/2026, 21131-M 11/14).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Primary, secondary and tertiary classes may each name a trust (living or testamentary)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary (and tertiary) beneficiaries may be trusts.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date, trustee name(s) and contact details, tax ID; the form also asks the trust's beneficiaries and their relationship to the insured, and whom to name as trustee if the trustee is the insured.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and trustee name(s) required; the 2014 form's sample uses "[trustee], as Trustee under [trust] Dated [date]"
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample wording for a living trust and a testamentary trust (2014 form 21131-M); no sub-trust or separate share format.
Trust documents
Requested. At designation New York Life's Statement of Trust form 20885 (older form 21131-M); at claim (NYLIAC annuity death claim form ANN18743 08/2026) the trust title, grantor, successor trustee and signature pages and any amendments, signed by all trustees.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Name of beneficiary or trust ... Individual(s) or entity(ies) (such as a” Page 2, revision 2026-07. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Secondary or second beneficiary: If all primary beneficiaries are deceased, the class of individual(s) or entity(ies) (such as a trust)” Page 11, revision 2026-07. Source document

Trust details on the form. “For a trust beneficiary, what information is needed? ... Date of the trust agreement ... Name of trustee(s) and contact information ... If any of your named beneficiaries are a trust, please complete the following fields” Page 2, revision 2026-07. Source document

How to name the trust. “For a trust beneficiary, what information is needed? ... Date of the trust agreement ... Name of trustee(s) and contact information ... John Smith, as Trustee under Trust ABC Dated” Page 11, revision 2026-07. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Primary Beneficiary - Trustee of a Living Trust ... John Smith, as Trustee under Trust ABC Dated ... Testamentary Trust under last will and testament of Mary A. Smith” Page 7, revision 2014-11. Source document

Trust documents. “To name a trust as a beneficiary, other than a Testamentary Trust, please also complete the "Statement of Trust" (Form # 20885) ... trust paperwork showing the title, settlers/grantors information, successor trustee pages and signature pages are required along with any amendments to the trust.” Page 1, revision 2014-11. Source document

New York Life Insurance Company

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Individual life insurance (New York Life, NYLIAC, NYLIFE Arizona; My Beneficiary Changes form 21131 7/2026, older form 21131-M 11/14).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Primary, secondary and tertiary classes may each name a trust (living or testamentary)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary (and tertiary) beneficiaries may be trusts.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date, trustee name(s) and contact details, tax ID; the form also asks the trust's beneficiaries and their relationship to the insured, and whom to name as trustee if the trustee is the insured.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and trustee name(s) required; the 2014 form's sample uses "[trustee], as Trustee under [trust] Dated [date]"
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample wording for a living trust and a testamentary trust (2014 form 21131-M); no sub-trust or separate share format.
Trust documents
Requested. Older form 21131-M (11/14) requires New York Life's own Statement of Trust form 20885 (not saved) for a living trust, not the trust instrument; the current form 21131 (7/2026) does not mention it.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Name of beneficiary or trust ... Individual(s) or entity(ies) (such as a” Page 2, revision 2026-07. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Secondary or second beneficiary: If all primary beneficiaries are deceased, the class of individual(s) or entity(ies) (such as a trust)” Page 11, revision 2026-07. Source document

Trust details on the form. “For a trust beneficiary, what information is needed? ... Date of the trust agreement ... Name of trustee(s) and contact information ... If any of your named beneficiaries are a trust, please complete the following fields” Page 2, revision 2026-07. Source document

How to name the trust. “For a trust beneficiary, what information is needed? ... Date of the trust agreement ... Name of trustee(s) and contact information ... John Smith, as Trustee under Trust ABC Dated” Page 11, revision 2026-07. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Primary Beneficiary - Trustee of a Living Trust ... John Smith, as Trustee under Trust ABC Dated ... Testamentary Trust under last will and testament of Mary A. Smith” Page 7, revision 2014-11. Source document

Trust documents. “To name a trust as a beneficiary, other than a Testamentary Trust, please also complete the "Statement of Trust" (Form # 20885)” Page 1, revision 2014-11. Source document

New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS)

Pension, Public pension system

Covers NYSTRS in-service or post-retirement Paragraph 2 death benefit beneficiary (NET-11.4, NET-2 Part 4); NYSTRS retiree lump sum option beneficiary (RMS-5); NYSTRS retiree guarantee option beneficiary (RMS-5.3); NYSTRS survivor and pop-up survivor options (joint and survivor beneficiary fixed at retirement).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trustee of an inter vivos or testamentary trust may be named; each line checked primary or contingent.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Inter vivos, current trustee name and address, trust date, trust TIN (may be member's SSN); testamentary, trustee to be appointed, date of will, article/paragraph of will.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee name and address, trust date, "Trustee of [Name of Trust]"
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Relationship line "Trustee of [Name of Trust]" or "Trustee of the Testamentary Trust under [Article/Paragraph #] of my Will"
Trust documents
Requested. At designation, complete trust copy, attorney-drafted certification or NYSTRS LEG-1; at death, System forms and an affidavit of trustee.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you designate the Trustee of an Inter Vivos Trust ... Name a trust as a beneficiary of an in-service or post-retirement (Paragraph 2) death benefit.” Page 3, form NET-11, revision 2026-04, NYSTRS in-service or post-retirement Paragraph 2 death benefit beneficiary (NET-11.4, NET-2 Part 4). Source document

Trust as contingent. “If you designate the Trustee of an Inter Vivos Trust ... Provide complete information requested for each beneficiary, including whether they are primary or contingent.” Page 3, form NET-11, revision 2026-04, NYSTRS in-service or post-retirement Paragraph 2 death benefit beneficiary (NET-11.4, NET-2 Part 4). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name and address of current Trustee (this may be the member) ... Date of Birth - Date of original Trust ... Tax ID of Trust (may be member's Social Security” Page 3, form NET-11, revision 2026-04, NYSTRS in-service or post-retirement Paragraph 2 death benefit beneficiary (NET-11.4, NET-2 Part 4). Source document

How to name the trust. “Name and address of current Trustee (this may be the member) ... Date of Birth - Date of original Trust ... Relationship - "Trustee of” Page 3, form NET-11, revision 2026-04, NYSTRS in-service or post-retirement Paragraph 2 death benefit beneficiary (NET-11.4, NET-2 Part 4). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Relationship - "Trustee of ... Relationship - "Trustee of the Testamentary Trust under ... of my Will"” Page 3, form NET-11, revision 2026-04, NYSTRS in-service or post-retirement Paragraph 2 death benefit beneficiary (NET-11.4, NET-2 Part 4). Source document

Trust documents. “You will need to provide the System with a certification of trust or copy of the trust. ... The certification of trust drafted by your attorney is acceptable for NYSTRS beneficiary designations. ... Your trustee will need to provide the required System forms, as well as an affidavit of trustee.” Web page, NYSTRS in-service or post-retirement Paragraph 2 death benefit beneficiary (NET-11.4, NET-2 Part 4), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-08-09. Source document

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

Employer plan, Public pension system

Covers OPERS Member-Directed Plan (defined contribution; universal A-3U designation); OPERS Additional Annuity account (voluntary contributions; form A-3AA); OPERS Member-Directed Plan retiree's guaranteed account remaining balance (form GA-3MD).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be primary; a trust receives a lump-sum refund unless qualified children are eligible for monthly benefits.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and trust creation date; SSN "if applicable"
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and creation date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust agreement with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you wish to designate a person, persons, trust, estate, or an institution as your beneficiary, you must complete Step 4 ... If you designate a trust, estate, institution or multiple” Page 1, revision 2022-10, OPERS Member-Directed Plan (defined contribution; universal A-3U designation), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary, Estate, Trust or Institution Name” Page 3, revision 2022-10, OPERS Member-Directed Plan (defined contribution; universal A-3U designation), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Birth Date or Trust Creation Date” Page 3, revision 2022-10, OPERS Member-Directed Plan (defined contribution; universal A-3U designation), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

How to name the trust. “Primary Beneficiary, Estate, Trust or Institution Name ... Birth Date or Trust Creation Date” Page 3, revision 2022-10, OPERS Member-Directed Plan (defined contribution; universal A-3U designation), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Trust documents. “If you choose to designate a trust as a beneficiary, please include a copy of the trust agreement.” Page 2, revision 2022-10, OPERS Member-Directed Plan (defined contribution; universal A-3U designation), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

Pension, Public pension system

Covers OPERS Traditional Pension and Combined Plans (Designation of Beneficiary A-3U, pre-retirement); OPERS retiree / benefit recipient lump sum death benefit (form DBO-3T); OPERS Single Life Plan retiree's guaranteed account remaining balance (form GA-3); OPERS Combined Plan retiree's guaranteed account remaining balance, defined benefit and defined contribution portions (form GA-3CO); OPERS joint life / multiple life plan of payment (money purchase annuity pop down MP-1PD; additional annuity pop up after divorce AAA-1PUF).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be primary; a trust receives a lump-sum refund unless qualified children are eligible for monthly benefits.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and trust creation date; SSN "if applicable"
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and creation date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust agreement with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you wish to designate a person, persons, trust, estate, or an institution as your beneficiary, you must complete Step 4 ... If you designate a trust, estate, institution or multiple” Page 1, revision 2022-10, OPERS Traditional Pension and Combined Plans (Designation of Beneficiary A-3U, pre-retirement), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary, Estate, Trust or Institution Name” Page 3, revision 2022-10, OPERS Traditional Pension and Combined Plans (Designation of Beneficiary A-3U, pre-retirement), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Birth Date or Trust Creation Date” Page 3, revision 2022-10, OPERS Traditional Pension and Combined Plans (Designation of Beneficiary A-3U, pre-retirement), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

How to name the trust. “Primary Beneficiary, Estate, Trust or Institution Name ... Birth Date or Trust Creation Date” Page 3, revision 2022-10, OPERS Traditional Pension and Combined Plans (Designation of Beneficiary A-3U, pre-retirement), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Trust documents. “If you choose to designate a trust as a beneficiary, please include a copy of the trust agreement.” Page 2, revision 2022-10, OPERS Traditional Pension and Combined Plans (Designation of Beneficiary A-3U, pre-retirement), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-08-20. Source document

Old National Bank

IRA, Bank

Covers IRA held with BNY Clearing Services LLC as custodian (Old National brokerage).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. The beneficiary lines ask for a birth or trust date and SSN or Tax ID (BNY Clearing Services form, the clearing firm's form)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same fields on the contingent line.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date and tax ID.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date asked; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiary Birth or Trust Date ... Social Security # or Tax ID #” Page 1, revision 1998-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2004-11-18. Source document

Trust as contingent. “CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY ... Beneficiary Birth or Trust Date” Page 1, revision 1998-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2004-11-18. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Beneficiary Birth or Trust Date ... Social Security # or Tax ID #” Page 1, revision 1998-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2004-11-18. Source document

How to name the trust. “Beneficiary Birth or Trust Date” Page 1, revision 1998-12, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2004-11-18. Source document

Optum Financial (Optum Bank HSA)

HSA, HSA custodian

Covers Optum Bank HSA and MSA (form 057); ConnectYourCare HSA (Optum Financial, form 136692B).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Primary lines take a trustee name and trust date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary lines have the same trust fields.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee name, trust date and TIN, all starred as required.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee name and trust date required (starred)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Beneficiary first and last name or trustee ... Date of trust” Page 1, form 30661D-112020, Optum Bank HSA and MSA (form 057). Source document

Trust as contingent. “SECONDARY BENEFICIARY(IES) - Shares must total 100% ... Beneficiary first and last name or trustee” Page 1, form 30661D-112020, Optum Bank HSA and MSA (form 057). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Beneficiary first and last name or trustee ... Date of trust ... Taxpayer Identification” Page 1, form 30661D-112020, Optum Bank HSA and MSA (form 057). Source document

How to name the trust. “Beneficiary first and last name or trustee* (if designating a trust) ... Date of trust* (if applicable)” Page 1, form 30661D-112020, Optum Bank HSA and MSA (form 057). Source document

Pacific Life Insurance Company

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Variable, fixed and indexed annuities (non-qualified and IRA); Structured settlement annuities.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust/Entity Name line for each beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each beneficiary (person or entity) is classed Primary or Contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and SSN/TIN; no trust date or trustee field.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Complete for each person/entity you wish to designate as a beneficiary ... Bene 1 Trust/Entity Name” Page 2, Variable, fixed and indexed annuities (non-qualified and IRA). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Bene 1 Trust/Entity Name ... Total percentages must equal 100% for all beneficiaries designated as primary beneficiaries and 100% for all beneficiaries designated as contingent beneficiaries” Page 2, Variable, fixed and indexed annuities (non-qualified and IRA). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Bene 1 Trust/Entity Name ... Bene 1 SSN/TIN” Page 3, Variable, fixed and indexed annuities (non-qualified and IRA). Source document

Pacific Life Insurance Company

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Life insurance (universal, indexed, variable, term; also fixed annuities on form 15-43505).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Inter vivos or testamentary trust may be named.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent lines carry the same Date of Birth/Trust field.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date, TIN, address and phone.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Sample wording, trust name, trust date, trustee name, "Trustee, or the successor or successors in trust"
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. PL Promise form requires the Trust Certification when a trust is named primary; booklet uses it at claim; trust document on request.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Inter-Vivos Trust ... The (Name of Trust) Trust, dated ... If the new Primary Beneficiary is a Trust, the Trust Certification for In-Force Policies form (15-47910) must be” Page 1, revision 2024-02. Source document

Trust as contingent. “B. New Contingent Beneficiary (Optional) ... Date of Birth/Trust” Page 4, revision 2026-04. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Date of Birth/Trust ... For each beneficiary, whether primary or contingent: full name, date of birth, Social Security Number (SSN) or ... Tax Identification Number (TIN)” Page 1, revision 2024-02. Source document

How to name the trust. “The (Name of Trust) Trust, dated ( Trust date) , with (Name of Trustee) , Trustee, or the ... successor or successors in trust” Page 4, revision 2024-02. Source document

Trust documents. “If the new Primary Beneficiary is a Trust, the Trust Certification for In-Force Policies form (15-47910) must be ... Submitting a claim when the beneficiary is a trust ... reserves the right to request a copy of the Trust Document” Page 11, revision 2026-04. Source document

Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed)

IRA, Credit union

Covers Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Share and IRA Certificates); Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be named IRA beneficiary on Form 732; a trust beneficiary takes a total distribution (Form 733)
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim, the trustee signs the withdrawal form and fiduciary documentation is required.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You can list your trust as the beneficiary of your primary share and IRAs by completing form 13 (for the Share) and form 732 (for the IRA). ... (Please choose this option if an Estate or Trust is the beneficiary.)” Page 1, form 1378, revision 2016-06, Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Share and IRA Certificates). Source document

Trust documents. “if trust or estate, trustee, executor, or representative payee must sign the form. Proper fiduciary documentation will be required prior to processing.” Page 2, form 733, revision 2022-09, Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (IRA Share and IRA Certificates), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2026-04-11. Source document

Pershing LLC (BNY Pershing)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional, Roth and SIMPLE IRA (Pershing as custodian).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Specifically dated trust is a standard request.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent lines include trust date.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date and TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust must be specifically dated; trust date on each beneficiary line (trustee name not asked)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; at claim, a trust beneficiary attaches a trust certification of investment powers (Beneficiary Distribution Request IRA-100); an estate needs a court order and executor instructions.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Pershing considers the following as a standard beneficiary request: Name of an Individual(s) Name of Group(s) (e.g. charity) Specifically dated Trust (s), subject to proper qualification” Page 1, form IRA-DB, revision 06/30/2022. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary 1 Name Percentage ... Date of Birth or Date of Trust” Page 1, form IRA-DB, revision 06/30/2022. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Date of Birth or Date of Trust Social Security or Tax ID Number” Page 1, form IRA-DB, revision 06/30/2022. Source document

How to name the trust. “Specifically dated Trust (s), subject to proper qualification ... Date of Birth or Date of Trust” Page 1, form IRA-DB, revision 06/30/2022. Source document

Trust documents. “Attach proof of authorized signor for entity beneficiaries, such as Corporate Resolution, Trust Certification of Investment Powers and ... Letters of Testamentary.” Page 4, form IRA-100. Source document

Principal Financial Group

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k)/403(b) employer plan.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, by attached signed list.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee or successor, trust name, date of trust agreement.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Prescribed wording, trustee or successor in trust, trust name, date of trust agreement.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you need more space to name beneficiaries or name a Trust, Testamentary Trust, or minor children (custodian for minors), please attach a separate list that you have signed and dated.” Page 2, form CTD01304, revision 07.18.2017. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trustee or successor in trust under (trust name) established (date of trust agreement)” Page 3, form CTD01304, revision 07.18.2017. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trustee or successor in trust under (trust name) ... established (date of trust agreement)” Page 3, form CTD01304, revision 07.18.2017. Source document

Principal Financial Group

Life insurance, Plan recordkeeper

Covers Group term life, voluntary term life and AD&D (Principal Life employer group insurance).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, by sample trustee wording.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee names, trust name, date established.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. "as trustee" wording with trustee names, trust name and date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample wording for individual trustees, corporate trustee and testamentary trust.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust with Individual Trustees ... Richard Doe and John Smith, Trustees, or a Successor in Trust under ... Present or Living Trust ... ABC Bank & Trust Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Trustee under” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Richard Doe and John Smith, Trustees, or a Successor in Trust under ... (Trust Name) established XX/XX/XXXX” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12. Source document

How to name the trust. “Richard Doe and John Smith, Trustees, or a Successor in Trust under ... (Trust Name) established XX/XX/XXXX” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Trustee of Mary I Doe Trust or Successor in Trust established by the ... Last Will & Testament of the Insured Dated” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12. Source document

Principal Life Insurance Company

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Principal Strategic Income index-linked deferred annuity (application, owner's beneficiary).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be named on any beneficiary line (Change of Beneficiary RF 870-21)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line, including a trust, is marked primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date required (name, TIN also asked)
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date; trustee name not required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “When designating a trust as a beneficiary, the trust date must be included for the change to be accepted. ... Full name or Trust/Entity” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-08-17. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Please check the appropriate Primary or Contingent box for each beneficiary. ... Full name or Trust/Entity” Page 2, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-08-17. Source document

Trust details on the form. “When designating a trust as a beneficiary, the trust date must be included for the change to be accepted.” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-08-17. Source document

How to name the trust. “When designating a trust as a beneficiary, the trust date must be included for the change to be accepted.” Page 1, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-08-17. Source document

Principal Life Insurance Company

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Principal Life group term life, voluntary term life and AD&D (employer group insurance); Principal individual life insurance (Beneficiary Change form DD 638).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, by sample trustee wording.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Testamentary or personal trust as contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee names, trust name, date established.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. "as trustee" wording with trustee names, trust name and date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample wording for individual trustees, corporate trustee and testamentary trust.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; at claim.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust with Individual Trustees ... Richard Doe and John Smith, Trustees, or a Successor in Trust under ... Present or Living Trust ... ABC Bank & Trust Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Trustee under” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12, Principal Life group term life, voluntary term life and AD&D (employer group insurance). Source document

Trust as contingent. “2B. TRUST named as beneficiary (Testamentary or Personal Trust Designation)” Page 3, revision 2025-01, Principal individual life insurance (Beneficiary Change form DD 638), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-06-27. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Richard Doe and John Smith, Trustees, or a Successor in Trust under ... (Trust Name) established XX/XX/XXXX” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12, Principal Life group term life, voluntary term life and AD&D (employer group insurance). Source document

How to name the trust. “Richard Doe and John Smith, Trustees, or a Successor in Trust under ... (Trust Name) established XX/XX/XXXX” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12, Principal Life group term life, voluntary term life and AD&D (employer group insurance). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “Trustee of Mary I Doe Trust or Successor in Trust established by the ... Last Will & Testament of the Insured Dated” Page 5, form GP34795-14, revision 2018-12, Principal Life group term life, voluntary term life and AD&D (employer group insurance). Source document

Trust documents. “At the time of a claim, we will request additional trust documentation.” Page 2, revision 2025-01, Principal individual life insurance (Beneficiary Change form DD 638), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2025-06-27. Source document

Protective Life Insurance Company

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Protective individual annuities (Protective Life, West Coast Life, PLAIC; Beneficiary Information Request LAD-1225; Investors Benefit Advisory VA application); Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America individual variable annuity administered by Protective (Beneficiary Designation Form Rev. PL.07/20 and 02/23).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be named (VA application)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Each line, including a trust, is marked primary or contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date and TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the Beneficiary is a Trust, please include the date of the Trust and TIN” Page 4, form ANB-2175, revision 2026-07, Protective individual annuities (Protective Life, West Coast Life, PLAIC; Beneficiary Information Request LAD-1225; Investors Benefit Advisory VA application). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Date of Birth/Date of Trust ... Contingent” Page 4, form ANB-2175, revision 2026-07, Protective individual annuities (Protective Life, West Coast Life, PLAIC; Beneficiary Information Request LAD-1225; Investors Benefit Advisory VA application). Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the Beneficiary is a Trust, please include the date of the Trust and TIN” Page 4, form ANB-2175, revision 2026-07, Protective individual annuities (Protective Life, West Coast Life, PLAIC; Beneficiary Information Request LAD-1225; Investors Benefit Advisory VA application). Source document

How to name the trust. “If the Beneficiary is a Trust, please include the date of the Trust and TIN” Page 4, form ANB-2175, revision 2026-07, Protective individual annuities (Protective Life, West Coast Life, PLAIC; Beneficiary Information Request LAD-1225; Investors Benefit Advisory VA application). Source document

Protective Life Insurance Company

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Protective individual life insurance (Change of Beneficiary SVC-102-PL 09/25); Athene Annuity & Life Assurance life policies serviced by Protective (Change of Beneficiary SVC-102-ATH 12/16).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust on a primary line (trust date, tax ID)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust on a contingent line.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust tax ID and trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Certificate of trust or trust agreement with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary full name ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form SVC-102-PL, revision 2025-09, Protective individual life insurance (Change of Beneficiary SVC-102-PL 09/25). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary full name ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form SVC-102-PL, revision 2025-09, Protective individual life insurance (Change of Beneficiary SVC-102-PL 09/25). Source document

Trust details on the form. “SSN/Tax ID ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form SVC-102-PL, revision 2025-09, Protective individual life insurance (Change of Beneficiary SVC-102-PL 09/25). Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 1, form SVC-102-PL, revision 2025-09, Protective individual life insurance (Change of Beneficiary SVC-102-PL 09/25). Source document

Trust documents. “If the beneficiary is changing to a trust, please submit a copy of the Certificate of Trust or the Trust Agreement.” Page 3, form SVC-102-ATH, revision 2016-12, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance life policies serviced by Protective (Change of Beneficiary SVC-102-ATH 12/16). Source document

Provident Trust Group

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional, SEP, Roth, SIMPLE and inherited IRA (self-directed).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Entity section with Primary/Contingent boxes.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Entity section has the same Primary/Contingent choice.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, tax ID, creation date, address and trustee name.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust creation date and trustee name are form fields.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you are naming an entity (e.g., trust, estate, charity) as beneficiary, please complete the following information.” Page 2, revision 2015-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-07-15. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If you are naming an entity (e.g., trust, estate, charity) as beneficiary ... Primary Contingent” Page 2, revision 2015-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-07-15. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name of Entity/Trust/Estate ... Entity/Trust/Estate Tax ID ... Date of Registration/Creation ... Trustee, Executor, or Authorized Signer Name” Page 2, revision 2015-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-07-15. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Registration/Creation ... Trustee, Executor, or Authorized Signer Name” Page 2, revision 2015-04, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-07-15. Source document

Prudential Financial (Pruco Life, Prudential Annuities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Deferred annuities (Prudential Annuities, PICA, Pruco Life; forms page only); Structured settlement annuity, payee's beneficiary designation (PICA form SS_FM_RE12_01 Ed. 08/2022); Beneficiary Continuation Option (beneficiary's continuation of an inherited Prudential deferred annuity, NQ, IRA, SEP, Roth, 403(b); form ORD 04409 Ed. 11/22).

Trust as beneficiary
Not stated.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust as beneficial owner, grantor trust gives grantor name, SSN, date of birth and trust date; qualified trust gives the oldest beneficiary's name, SSN and date of birth and the trust date.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Asked for. A trust that inherits and elects the BCO checks the qualified trust box, representing the five see-through criteria incl. documentation to the issuer by October 31 of the year after death; the oldest trust beneficiary is the Key Life.
The form’s own words

Trust details on the form. “Entity/Trust Ownership Only (Non-natural person), check one of the two boxes below. ... Name of Oldest Beneficiary ... Grantor's Social Security/Tax I.D. Number” Page 1, form ORD 04409, revision 2022-11, Beneficiary Continuation Option (beneficiary's continuation of an inherited Prudential deferred annuity, NQ, IRA, SEP, Roth, 403(b); form ORD 04409 Ed. 11/22). Source document

See-through certification. “This is a Qualified Trust for federal income tax purposes that meets and complies with Treasury Regulations Sections 1.401(a)(9)-4. ... By indicating that the owner is a qualified trust, you are representing that all of the following criteria have been met” Page 1, form ORD 04409, revision 2022-11, Beneficiary Continuation Option (beneficiary's continuation of an inherited Prudential deferred annuity, NQ, IRA, SEP, Roth, 403(b); form ORD 04409 Ed. 11/22). Source document

Prudential Financial (Pruco Life, Prudential Annuities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Group life (Prudential Insurance Company of America group contracts; beneficiary forms GL.2001.169 Ed. 11/2024 and GL.2004.223 Ed. 12/2016; BankUnited booklet); Individual life insurance (Prudential, Pruco Life; forms page only).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, "Trust" box on each line.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Each trustee's name and address, title and date of the trust agreement; GL.2004.223 also asks the trust's tax ID.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, agreement date and trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Printed trustee wording, "[trustee] and successor(s) in trust, as Trustee(s) under [title] dated [date] as amended"
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You can name an individual, corporation/organization, trust, or an estate as a beneficiary. ... Complete this section if you have named a trust as a primary or contingent beneficiary in Section 2.” Page 1, revision 2024-11, Group life (Prudential Insurance Company of America group contracts; beneficiary forms GL.2001.169 Ed. 11/2024 and GL.2004.223 Ed. 12/2016; BankUnited booklet). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Complete this section if you have named a trust as a primary or contingent beneficiary in Section 2.” Page 1, revision 2024-11, Group life (Prudential Insurance Company of America group contracts; beneficiary forms GL.2001.169 Ed. 11/2024 and GL.2004.223 Ed. 12/2016; BankUnited booklet). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Fill in the name and address for each trustee. ... Fill in the title and date of the Trust Agreement in the space provided.” Page 1, revision 2024-11, Group life (Prudential Insurance Company of America group contracts; beneficiary forms GL.2001.169 Ed. 11/2024 and GL.2004.223 Ed. 12/2016; BankUnited booklet). Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust: "The John Doe Trust. A Trust with a trust agreement dated 1/1/99 whose Trustee is Jane Smith."” Page 1, revision 2024-11, Group life (Prudential Insurance Company of America group contracts; beneficiary forms GL.2001.169 Ed. 11/2024 and GL.2004.223 Ed. 12/2016; BankUnited booklet). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “And successor(s) in trust, as Trustee(s) under ... as amended and executed by me and said Trustee.” Page 2, revision 2024-11, Group life (Prudential Insurance Company of America group contracts; beneficiary forms GL.2001.169 Ed. 11/2024 and GL.2004.223 Ed. 12/2016; BankUnited booklet). Source document

Prudential Retirement (legacy; now Empower)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k) (former Prudential plans, Empower form).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, trust date and TIN on the form; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; additional documentation may be required at death claim for estate or trustee beneficiaries (sponsor service overview)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Relationship ... My Estate A Trust Other ... Example 2: Trust as Beneficiary ... Trust of Jane Doe XX-XXXXXXX 06/30/2015” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary Name (Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.)” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number ... Date of Birth or Trust Date” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

How to name the trust. “Primary Beneficiary Name (Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.) ... Date of Birth or Trust Date ... Trust of Jane Doe” Page 1, form GU35, revision 2020-12-31. Source document

Trust documents. “NOTE: Additional documentation may be required certify different types of beneficiaries such as estate or trustee.” Page 2. Source document

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union

IRA, Credit union

Covers Traditional, Roth and SIMPLE IRA (deposit-only IRA custodied by RBFCU); Traditional and Roth Beneficiary (inherited) IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be named (IRA disclosure statement); the form has one beneficiary grid with an SSN OR TIN column.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Any beneficiary, including a trust, may be given a contingent share.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Not at designation; after death RBFCU may require qualified-trust documentation, trust beneficiaries due by Oct 31 of the year after death (Beneficiary IRA disclosure)
See-through certification
Asked for. Post-death 1.401(a)(9)-4 beneficiary documentation, per the Beneficiary IRA disclosure; no certification at designation.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You can designate specific individuals or other entities ... not limited to, an estate, a trust, or a charitable organization” Page 6, form 5305-A, Traditional, Roth and SIMPLE IRA (deposit-only IRA custodied by RBFCU). Source document

Trust as contingent. “You can designate specific individuals or other entities ... not limited to, an estate, a trust, or a charitable organization ... If all of my primary beneficiaries die before me, the contingent beneficiaries named below will receive my IRA assets.” Page 6, form 5305-A, Traditional, Roth and SIMPLE IRA (deposit-only IRA custodied by RBFCU). Source document

Trust documents. “We may require documentation of qualified trust status ... qualified trust must provide documentation of its beneficiaries to us by October 31 of the ... year following the year of the grantor's death” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional, Roth and SIMPLE IRA (deposit-only IRA custodied by RBFCU). Source document

See-through certification. “We may require documentation of qualified trust status ... qualified trust must provide documentation of its beneficiaries to us by October 31 of the” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional, Roth and SIMPLE IRA (deposit-only IRA custodied by RBFCU). Source document

RBC Wealth Management (U.S.)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. RBC's IRA beneficiary guide discusses naming a trust as IRA beneficiary; no form saved.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Guide, trust instrument to the IRA custodian on demand (look-through rules), not stated as required at designation.
See-through certification
Asked for. Guide restates the Treas. Reg. documentation, beneficiary list with certification by October 31 of the year after death, trust copy on demand.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “A trust as beneficiary can be a useful estate-planning tool if properly structured” Page 3, revision 2025-04. Source document

Trust documents. “A copy of the trust instrument is provided to the IRA custodian upon demand” Page 4, revision 2025-04. Source document

See-through certification. “The IRA custodian is provided with a list of beneficiaries ... along with a written certification that the list is accurate and the trust is a valid look-through trust” Page 4, revision 2025-04. Source document

Robinhood (Robinhood Securities, LLC custodian)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA; Roth IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, if it meets see-through-style conditions.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, date, TIN; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Yes, trust copy or certification listing all trust beneficiaries, by a custodian deadline tied to Reg. 1.401(a)(9)-4; may also require trustee TIN, authority evidence, indemnity.
See-through certification
Asked for. Owner or trustee may provide a certification of trust listing all beneficiaries (alternative to trust copy)
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “A trust may be designated as a Beneficiary if (i) the trust is valid under state law (or would be but for the lack of a corpus), (ii) the trust is irrevocable or will become irrevocable upon your death, (iii) the beneficiaries of the trust are identifiable from the trust instrument, and (iv) you (or, after your death, the trustee) provide the Custodian with a copy of the trust instrument, or a certification of trust acceptable to the Custodian listing all trust beneficiaries” Page 10, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiaries can be individuals or trusts, and require the same information as primary beneficiaries of the same type.” Web page, Traditional IRA. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the Beneficiary is a trust, you must provide the trust's name, date, and Tax ID.” Page 10, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA. Source document

How to name the trust. “If the Beneficiary is a trust, you must provide the trust's name, date, and Tax ID.” Page 10, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA. Source document

Trust documents. “provide the Custodian with a copy of the trust instrument, or a certification of trust acceptable to the Custodian listing all trust beneficiaries, in a form and by a deadline acceptable to the Custodian and consistent with Treasury Regulation section 1.401(a)(9)-4. The Custodian may, in its sole discretion, require additional documentation, including but not limited to the trustee's tax identification number, evidence of the trustee's authority, and an indemnification from the trustee.” Page 10, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA. Source document

See-through certification. “or a certification of trust acceptable to the Custodian listing all trust beneficiaries” Page 10, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA. Source document

Robinhood (Robinhood Securities, LLC custodian)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (Robinhood individual brokerage account).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, if valid and trustee authorized to receive.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, date, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date required; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Trust copy or certification of trust, by the owner or (after death) the trustee; evidence of trustee authority may be required.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “A trust may be designated as a Beneficiary if (i) the trust is valid under applicable state law, (ii) the trustee is authorized to receive distributions on behalf of the trust” Page 2. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiaries can be individuals or trusts, and require the same information as primary beneficiaries of the same type.” Web page. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the Beneficiary is a trust, the Account Owner must provide the trust's name, date, and Tax Identification Number.” Page 2. Source document

How to name the trust. “If the Beneficiary is a trust, the Account Owner must provide the trust's name, date, and Tax Identification Number.” Page 2. Source document

Trust documents. “provides Robinhood with a copy of the trust instrument or a certification of trust acceptable to Robinhood, together with the trust's Tax Identification Number” Page 2. Source document

Sammons Financial Group (Midland National, North American)

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Midland National annuity beneficiary designation (form 8849Y).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust section at the foot of each beneficiary page; testamentary and charitable trusts allowed (charitable needs 26742Y)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Same trust section for owner's and annuitant's contingent beneficiaries.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, TIN, trust date, trustee name, address, email, phone, SSN and date of birth; testamentary and charitable questions.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date and trustee name, address and SSN are fields in the trust section.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Certification of Trust agreement (19306Y) lists naming a trust beneficiary among its uses; charitable trusts must attach 26742Y; the trust instrument itself is not requested.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Please use the bottom of the page to designate a Trust as a Primary Beneficiary.” Page 2, form 8849Y. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Please use the bottom of the page to designate a Trust as a Contingent Beneficiary.” Page 3, form 8849Y. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Tax Identification number ... Trustee name ... Trustee mailing address (must be completed) ... Trustee Social Security number ... Is this a Testamentary Trust?” Page 1, form 8849Y. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust date (mm/dd/yyyy) ... Trustee name” Page 2, form 8849Y. Source document

Trust documents. “If a Charitable Trust is listed as a Beneficiary the Certification of Charitable Trust (26742Y) must be attached. ... When assigning or changing a Beneficiary to a Trust” Page 1, form 8849Y. Source document

Sammons Financial Group (Midland National, North American)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Midland National and North American life insurance beneficiary (trust certification and claim documents; no designation form saved).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trusts can be named (Certification of Trust Agreement L-3172A / 7519); a testamentary trust as sole primary needs a contingent beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Certification asks full trust name, TIN, governing state, effective date, grantor, preparer, trustees and successor trustees.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. The certification required to name a trust asks the trust date and trustee names (the designation form itself is not saved)
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Certification of Trust Agreement when a trust is named; copy of the trust on request; at claim, L-3172A and for $250,000 or more a notarized GST release (O-2797)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “When assigning or changing a beneficiary to a trust ... If the Testamentary Trust will be the sole Primary Beneficiary we will require a Contingent Beneficiary.” Page 1, form L3172A. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Full Trust Name: ... Trust Effective Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ... Grantor/Settlor Name(s) (first, middle initial, last):” Page 1, form 19306Y. Source document

How to name the trust. “Full Trust Name: ... Trust Effective Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ... Trustee name (first, middle initial, last):” Page 1, form 19306Y. Source document

Trust documents. “When assigning or changing a beneficiary to a trust ... Please be advised that the Insurer reserves the right to request and receive a copy of the Trust documents if it determines that it is necessary to do so.” Page 1, form L3172A. Source document

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

IRA, Credit union

Covers Traditional IRA (IRA share and share certificates; Ascensus custodial agreement); Roth IRA; Inherited Traditional or Roth IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Persons or entities, including trusts.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. No trust paperwork is given to the custodian.
See-through certification
Not asked for. The trust's trustee decides see-through status; nothing is filed with the custodian.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may designate one or more persons or entities as beneficiary of ... trusts may also qualify as a designated beneficiary under the IRA” Page 3, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA (IRA share and share certificates; Ascensus custodial agreement). Source document

Trust documents. “No trust paperwork is required to be ... provided to the IRA trustee or custodian.” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA (IRA share and share certificates; Ascensus custodial agreement). Source document

See-through certification. “The trustee of the trust is responsible ... for determining whether the trust is a see-through trust” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04, Traditional IRA (IRA share and share certificates; Ascensus custodial agreement). Source document

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Employer plan, Credit union

Covers SchoolsFirst FCU 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) Share Certificate; SchoolsFirst Retirement Plans 403(b), 401(a) and 457(b) (Nationwide Retirement Solutions form).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. A trust may be named (form of Nationwide Retirement Solutions, plan administrator for SchoolsFirstRP.com)
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At designation, title page and signature page of the trust.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If your beneficiary is a trust, please include the Title page and signature page of the trust document.” Page 1, revision 2024-08, SchoolsFirst Retirement Plans 403(b), 401(a) and 457(b) (Nationwide Retirement Solutions form). Source document

Trust documents. “If your beneficiary is a trust, please include the Title page and signature page of the trust document.” Page 1, revision 2024-08, SchoolsFirst Retirement Plans 403(b), 401(a) and 457(b) (Nationwide Retirement Solutions form). Source document

Securian Financial (Minnesota Life)

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Securian group life and AD&D (Minnesota Life / Securian Life; Beneficiary Designation F83345A 8-2021 and employer-stored F83345SA-2A); Securian Legacy Account (retained asset account for claim proceeds; Beneficiary Statement F86617 disclosure).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust as primary ("Beneficiary full name/trust name" line)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. First contingent line takes a trust name and trust date.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, effective date, TIN or SSN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name with date; trustee name not required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary: This is the individual(s), trust, charity, or estate that you want to receive the” Page 1, form F83345A, revision 2021-08, Securian group life and AD&D (Minnesota Life / Securian Life; Beneficiary Designation F83345A 8-2021 and employer-stored F83345SA-2A). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Receives a benefit ONLY if all primary beneficiaries are no longer living. ... Beneficiary full name/trust name” Page 2, form F83345A, revision 2021-08, Securian group life and AD&D (Minnesota Life / Securian Life; Beneficiary Designation F83345A 8-2021 and employer-stored F83345SA-2A). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust: Provide the trust name, effective date and tax ID or Social Security number (if applicable)” Page 1, form F83345A, revision 2021-08, Securian group life and AD&D (Minnesota Life / Securian Life; Beneficiary Designation F83345A 8-2021 and employer-stored F83345SA-2A). Source document

How to name the trust. “John Smith Trust dated 01/01/20xx.” Page 1, form F83345A, revision 2021-08, Securian group life and AD&D (Minnesota Life / Securian Life; Beneficiary Designation F83345A 8-2021 and employer-stored F83345SA-2A). Source document

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio)

Employer plan, Public pension system

Covers STRS Ohio Defined Contribution Plan, pre-retirement beneficiary (form 16-600).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Inter vivos (living) trust; the form's lines are for persons but the checklist and signature certification cover a trust.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and date created.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If designating a trust, include the name of the trust and the date it was created. The trust must be an inter vivos or living trust.” Page 4, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-11-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If designating a trust, include the name of the trust and the date it was created.” Page 4, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-11-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “If I have designated a trust as beneficiary, I confirm it is an inter vivos trust and have included the date it was created.” Page 3, read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2015-09-16. Source document

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio)

Pension, Public pension system

Covers STRS Ohio Defined Benefit Plan, pre-retirement beneficiary (form 16-126); STRS Ohio Combined Plan, pre-retirement beneficiary (form 16-601); STRS Ohio retiree designation for all STRS Ohio death benefits (form 14-102); STRS Ohio reemployed retiree account refund and annuity beneficiary (form 16-133); STRS Ohio plan of payment beneficiary at retirement (Beneficiary Information page).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Inter vivos (living) trust only; lump-sum refund only, and only if no qualified children.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. 2024 form 16-126 has a trust section for primary and for secondary beneficiaries (earlier 2013 printing had person lines only)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, date of trust, trust contact name and address, percentage.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date of trust; a trust contact (not necessarily the trustee); no "as trustee" wording.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you name a trust, it must be an inter vivos trust. Only a lump-sum payment of the withdrawal value will be paid to a trust and only if there are no qualified children* eligible for monthly benefits at the time of your death.” Page 3, STRS Ohio Defined Benefit Plan, pre-retirement beneficiary (form 16-126), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2015-09-16. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Use only if naming a trust as a secondary beneficiary.” Page 3, STRS Ohio Defined Benefit Plan, pre-retirement beneficiary (form 16-126), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-11-06. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If designating a trust, include the name of the trust and the date it was created. ... Trust contact name” Page 4, STRS Ohio Defined Benefit Plan, pre-retirement beneficiary (form 16-126), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2024-11-06. Source document

How to name the trust. “If I have designated a trust as beneficiary, I confirm it is an inter vivos trust and have included the date it was created.” Page 3, STRS Ohio Defined Benefit Plan, pre-retirement beneficiary (form 16-126), read from a Wayback Machine capture of 2015-09-16. Source document

Stifel (Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, custodian)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (Missouri Nonprobate Transfers Law, RSMo ch. 461).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and trustee name; relationship "Trust"
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name including trustee name; testamentary trust as "Trustee Under Article __ of My Last Will"
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Testamentary trust wording.
Trust documents
Requested. Beneficiaries may be asked for the trust document at death.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “5. If you want all or part of the proceeds paid to a trust, you ... must indicate the name of the trust, including the name of the” Page 118, form IRA agreement 100A (Rev. 4/2015) (5/2015); inherited IRA agreement 100-IHA (Rev. 7/2013), revision booklet undated; agreement Rev. 4/2015. Source document

Trust details on the form. “must indicate the name of the trust, including the name of the ... trustee, in the beneficiary designation. Indicate the relationship” Page 118, form IRA agreement 100A (Rev. 4/2015) (5/2015); inherited IRA agreement 100-IHA (Rev. 7/2013), revision booklet undated; agreement Rev. 4/2015. Source document

How to name the trust. “must indicate the name of the trust, including the name of the ... trustee, in the beneficiary designation” Page 118, form IRA agreement 100A (Rev. 4/2015) (5/2015); inherited IRA agreement 100-IHA (Rev. 7/2013), revision booklet undated; agreement Rev. 4/2015. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “you may use the phrase ... Trustee Under Article [...] of My Last” Page 118, form IRA agreement 100A (Rev. 4/2015) (5/2015); inherited IRA agreement 100-IHA (Rev. 7/2013), revision booklet undated; agreement Rev. 4/2015. Source document

Trust documents. “be asked for a copy of the legal document that establishes the” Page 118, form IRA agreement 100A (Rev. 4/2015) (5/2015); inherited IRA agreement 100-IHA (Rev. 7/2013), revision booklet undated; agreement Rev. 4/2015. Source document

STRATA Trust Company

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional, Roth, SEP and SIMPLE IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Individuals or entities.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Entities may be primary or contingent (no separate trust box)
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Trust instrument or qualified trust documentation after death.
See-through certification
Asked for. Restates the see-through conditions and the October 31 deadline.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “The following individual s or entity ies shall be my primary and/or contingent beneficiary ies” Page 1, form Form 57589, revision 1.2020. Source document

Trust as contingent. “The following individual(s) or entity(ies) shall be the accountholders primary and/or contingent beneficiary(ies).” Page 4, form 5305-SEP. Source document

Trust documents. “Provide STRATA with a copy of the trust instrument or qualified trust documentation by October 31 of the year following the IRA owner's death” Web page. Source document

See-through certification. “To qualify as an IRA beneficiary, a trust must meet the following conditions: Be valid under state law Be irrevocable (or become irrevocable upon death) Have clearly identifiable beneficiaries Provide STRATA with a copy of the trust instrument or qualified trust documentation by October 31 of the year following the IRA owner's death” Web page. Source document

TD Ameritrade (legacy; now Charles Schwab)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (former TD Ameritrade IRA now held at Schwab).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Partial, full trust name, TIN, trust date; no trustee.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Relationship (Select only one.) ... Trust” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 1, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If Trust, include full Trust name. ... Social Security/Tax ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

TD Ameritrade (legacy; now Charles Schwab)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (former TD Ameritrade account now a Schwab One account; Schwab Designated Beneficiary Plan).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Full trust name.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Full trust name.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full name, TIN, trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Full trust name and trust date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Primary Beneficiary ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary ... Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.)” Page 1, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Social Security/Tax ID Number ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust/Organization/Estate (If Trust, include full Trust name.) ... Date of Birth/Trust Date (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form AEM10603357, revision 2026-03. Source document

The Bank of New York Mellon

IRA, Bank

Covers BNY mutual fund IRA (Traditional, Rollover, Roth, SEP; The Bank of New York Mellon custodian); BNY Brokerage Account IRA (BNY Brokerage Services; The Bank of New York Mellon custodian; form MBS-XBF-0726).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Yes (secondary)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trustee name and address, trust name and date, tax ID.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trustee name and address plus trust name and date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement. ... Beneficiary's Full Name (first, middle, last) or Trust Name” Page 1, BNY mutual fund IRA (Traditional, Rollover, Roth, SEP; The Bank of New York Mellon custodian). Source document

Trust as contingent. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement.” Page 1, BNY mutual fund IRA (Traditional, Rollover, Roth, SEP; The Bank of New York Mellon custodian). Source document

Trust details on the form. “write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement ... Date of Birth/Trust (month/day/year)” Page 1, BNY mutual fund IRA (Traditional, Rollover, Roth, SEP; The Bank of New York Mellon custodian). Source document

How to name the trust. “To name a trust as a primary or secondary beneficiary, write the name and address of the trustee, then give the name and date of the trust agreement.” Page 1, BNY mutual fund IRA (Traditional, Rollover, Roth, SEP; The Bank of New York Mellon custodian). Source document

The Entrust Group

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, HSA); Roth IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Yes, entity name, TIN (required for trusts), a named primary contact.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Yes, copy, abstract, or Certification of Trust.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “2B: Entity Beneficiaries Use this section if you're naming any entities (e.g. charities, corporations, trusts, or foundations) as beneficiaries.” Page 2, form BDC, revision Rev. 12-18-2025, Traditional IRA (also Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, HSA). Source document

Trust as contingent. “PRIMARY or CONTINGENT*” Page 1, form BDC, revision Rev. 12-18-2025, Traditional IRA (also Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, HSA). Source document

Trust details on the form. “NAME OF ENTITY* NAME OF PRIMARY CONTACT* ... TAX ID (only required if the entity is a trust)*” Page 2, form BDC, revision Rev. 12-18-2025, Traditional IRA (also Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, HSA). Source document

Trust documents. “If a trust is named as a Beneficiary, you must provide a copy or abstract of the Trust or a Certification of Trust.” Page 2, form BDC, revision Rev. 12-18-2025, Traditional IRA (also Roth, SEP, SIMPLE, HSA). Source document

The Northern Trust Company

IRA, Bank

Covers Northern Funds IRA.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Entities may be named (agreement 8.07); the inherited IRA claim form takes a trust as beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Entities may be named at either level.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. No trust documents to the custodian.
See-through certification
Not asked for. The trustee, not the custodian, determines see-through status.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may designate one or more persons or entities as beneficiary of your IRA. ... FULL LEGAL NAME (OR NAME OF TRUST, ESTATE OR OTHER ENTITY)” Page 3, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may designate one or more persons or entities as beneficiary of your IRA. ... If you have designated both primary and contingent beneficiaries and no primary beneficiary survives you, the contingent beneficiaries will acquire the designated share of your IRA.” Page 3, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04. Source document

Trust documents. “No trust paperwork is required to be provided to the IRA trustee or custodian.” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04. Source document

See-through certification. “The trustee of the trust is responsible for determining whether the trust is a see-through trust, the trust beneficiary's options, and the minimum payment required for the year.” Page 6, form 5305-A, revision 2017-04. Source document

Thrivent (Thrivent Funds direct accounts and IRAs)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Thrivent Funds retirement account and TOD.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust name and date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent table takes a trust name and trust date.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and trust date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim, a trust beneficiary opening a Thrivent Funds account supplies a Certification of Trust (MF34914)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If a beneficiary is a trust, provide the trust name and date the trust was established.” Page 1, form MF307, revision R10-24. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiaries ... last name, or name of trust/entity” Page 1, form MF307, revision R10-24. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If a beneficiary is a trust, provide the trust name and date the trust was established.” Page 1, form MF307, revision R10-24. Source document

How to name the trust. “If a beneficiary is a trust, provide the trust name and date the trust was established.” Page 1, form MF307, revision R10-24. Source document

Trust documents. “Certification of Trust (MF24143): Required for Trust accounts.” Page 2, form MF23438. Source document

Thrivent (Thrivent Funds direct accounts and IRAs)

Annuity, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Thrivent annuities (same form 307 and Beneficiary Provisions 28887).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Living or testamentary trust; trust beneficiaries must be eligible under Thrivent's fraternal bylaws when the claim is paid.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. An entity may be named in either class.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Exact trust name plus trust date or TIN; testamentary trust by the name used in the will.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Exact trust name plus date or TIN; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim, the trustee completes Certification of Trust 24143A (claim form 28E)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Inter Vivos Trust: Provide the exact name of the trust and the date the trust was established or Tax Identification Number (TIN). ... Trust beneficiaries must qualify as eligible beneficiaries under the bylaws of Thrivent” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

Trust as contingent. “A primary beneficiary must be named. Contingent beneficiaries are optional. ... Naming an Entity (Trust/Charity/Business/Estate)” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Provide the exact name of the trust and the date the trust was established or Tax Identification Number (TIN). ... Provide the exact name of the trust named in the Last Will and Testament.” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

How to name the trust. “Provide the exact name of the trust and the date the trust was established or Tax Identification Number (TIN).” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

Trust documents. “Trustee - complete a Certification of Trust, form 24143A” Page 1, form 28E. Source document

Thrivent (Thrivent Funds direct accounts and IRAs)

Life insurance, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Thrivent life insurance (Beneficiary Designation - Life and Annuity 307, Beneficiary Provisions 28887).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Living or testamentary trust; trust beneficiaries must be eligible under Thrivent's fraternal bylaws when the claim is paid.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. An entity may be named in either class.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Exact trust name plus trust date or TIN; testamentary trust by the name used in the will.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Exact trust name plus date or TIN; no trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. At claim, the trustee completes Certification of Trust 24143A (claim form 28E)
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Inter Vivos Trust: Provide the exact name of the trust and the date the trust was established or Tax Identification Number (TIN). ... Trust beneficiaries must qualify as eligible beneficiaries under the bylaws of Thrivent” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

Trust as contingent. “A primary beneficiary must be named. Contingent beneficiaries are optional. ... Naming an Entity (Trust/Charity/Business/Estate)” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Provide the exact name of the trust and the date the trust was established or Tax Identification Number (TIN). ... Provide the exact name of the trust named in the Last Will and Testament.” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

How to name the trust. “Provide the exact name of the trust and the date the trust was established or Tax Identification Number (TIN).” Page 1, form R6-26. Source document

Trust documents. “Trustee - complete a Certification of Trust, form 24143A” Page 1, form 28E. Source document

TIAA

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 403(b)/401(k)/401(a) employer plan (TIAA and CREF contracts).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (living or testamentary trust; not "Will")
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, date of trust (or will date for testamentary trust), TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Date of trust (or will date for a testamentary trust); no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Testamentary trust named with the will's date.
Trust documents
Not requested. No; TIAA will not review trust terms.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “A beneficiary can be an individual, an institution, an organization, a trust, or your estate. ... We cannot accept a 'Will' as a designation, but you can designate a Testamentary Trust if we are provided with the 'Will' creation date” Page 1, form F11468, revision 2022-07. Source document

Trust as contingent. “4. CHOOSING YOUR CONTINGENT BENEFICIARIES ... Date of Birth/Date of Trust/Issue Date of Will” Page 4, form F11468, revision 2022-07. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Date of Birth/Date of Trust/ Issue Date of Will* (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form F11468, revision 2022-07. Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Date of Trust/ Issue Date of Will* (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form F11468, revision 2022-07. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “TIAA can only accept a testamentary trust if you give us the create date of the will at the time of the designation. A designation of 'Will' is not acceptable.” Page 12, form F11468, revision 2022-07. Source document

Trust documents. “TIAA will not accept or be obliged to inquire into the terms of any trust affecting the annuity contract/certificate/account or its death benefit and shall not be charged with knowledge of terms thereof.” Page 12, form F11468, revision 2022-07. Source document

TIAA (IRAs)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (TIAA/CREF IRA annuity contracts covered by F11468; TIAA Trust N.A. brokerage IRAs use F11555, not retrieved); TIAA Trust, N.A. Directed Roth IRA (brokerage IRA; trust agreement P0531); TIAA-CREF Funds Traditional and Roth IRA (UMB Bank, n.a. custodian).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (living or testamentary trust; not "Will")
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, date of trust (or will date for testamentary trust), TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Date of trust (or will date for a testamentary trust); no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Testamentary trust named with the will's date.
Trust documents
Not requested. No; TIAA will not review trust terms.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “A beneficiary can be an individual, an institution, an organization, a trust, or your estate. ... We cannot accept a 'Will' as a designation, but you can designate a Testamentary Trust if we are provided with the 'Will' creation date” Page 1, form F11468, revision 2022-07, Traditional IRA (TIAA/CREF IRA annuity contracts covered by F11468; TIAA Trust N.A. brokerage IRAs use F11555, not retrieved). Source document

Trust as contingent. “4. CHOOSING YOUR CONTINGENT BENEFICIARIES ... Date of Birth/Date of Trust/Issue Date of Will” Page 4, form F11468, revision 2022-07, Traditional IRA (TIAA/CREF IRA annuity contracts covered by F11468; TIAA Trust N.A. brokerage IRAs use F11555, not retrieved). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Date of Birth/Date of Trust/ Issue Date of Will* (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form F11468, revision 2022-07, Traditional IRA (TIAA/CREF IRA annuity contracts covered by F11468; TIAA Trust N.A. brokerage IRAs use F11555, not retrieved). Source document

How to name the trust. “Date of Birth/Date of Trust/ Issue Date of Will* (mm/dd/yyyy)” Page 4, form F11468, revision 2022-07, Traditional IRA (TIAA/CREF IRA annuity contracts covered by F11468; TIAA Trust N.A. brokerage IRAs use F11555, not retrieved). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “TIAA can only accept a testamentary trust if you give us the create date of the will at the time of the designation. A designation of 'Will' is not acceptable.” Page 12, form F11468, revision 2022-07, Traditional IRA (TIAA/CREF IRA annuity contracts covered by F11468; TIAA Trust N.A. brokerage IRAs use F11555, not retrieved). Source document

Trust documents. “TIAA will not accept or be obliged to inquire into the terms of any trust affecting the annuity contract/certificate/account or its death benefit and shall not be charged with knowledge of terms thereof.” Page 12, form F11468, revision 2022-07, Traditional IRA (TIAA/CREF IRA annuity contracts covered by F11468; TIAA Trust N.A. brokerage IRAs use F11555, not retrieved). Source document

TradeStation Securities

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional, Roth and SEP IRA (Equity Trust Company as trustee).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust allowed with legal opinion.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust creation date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust creation date; no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Legal opinion at designation (change form); copy of the trust with a death distribution request (IRA distribution form)
See-through certification
Asked for. Attorney's opinion that the trust meets the IRS Publication 590 (see-through) rules.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If the beneficiary is a trust, please attach a legal opinion advising that your trust adheres to IRS Publication 590.” Page 1, form Beneficiary Change Form IRA Accounts (Equities), revision 0824. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If you name a trust as beneficiary of your IRA, please include the date of trust creation.” Page 4, form DT345, revision 2024-01. Source document

How to name the trust. “If you name a trust as beneficiary of your IRA, please include the date of trust creation.” Page 4, form DT345, revision 2024-01. Source document

Trust documents. “If the beneficiary is a trust, please attach a legal opinion advising that your trust adheres to IRS Publication 590. ... If beneficiary is a Trust, a copy of the Trust is required.” Page 1, form Beneficiary Change Form IRA Accounts (Equities), revision 0824. Source document

See-through certification. “If the beneficiary is a trust, please attach a legal opinion advising that your trust adheres to IRS Publication 590.” Page 1, form Beneficiary Change Form IRA Accounts (Equities), revision 0824. Source document

TradeStation Securities

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Individual and joint equities account TOD (TradeStation TOD Account Agreement).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Individuals, trusts, entities, UTMA custodians.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name, address, telephone, SSN/TIN and relationship for each beneficiary; no trust date or trustee asked.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “The undersigned designate(s) the following individual(s), trust(s), guardianship(s), entity(ies), and/or custodian(s) under the Uniform” Page 2. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Social Security/Tax I.D. No. ... Relationship to Account Holder” Page 2. Source document

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Annuity, Insurer

Covers Transamerica Life variable annuity (Principium IV, Florida application 81605291).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. "Certification When the Beneficiary is a Trust" form, only when a Joint living benefit rider is elected.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If a Trust is named as Beneficiary and a Joint option is selected in Section 7B, submit the Certification When the Beneficiary is a Trust Form and return with the application.” Page 5, revision 2025-11. Source document

Trust documents. “If a Trust is named as Beneficiary and a Joint option is selected in Section 7B, submit the Certification When the Beneficiary is a Trust Form and return with the application.” Page 5, revision 2025-11. Source document

Transamerica Life Insurance Company

Life insurance, Insurer

Covers Transamerica Life individual life insurance (beneficiary change form BEN-CCC).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (sample wording)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent lines have the same "Birth or Trust Date" and TIN fields.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date, tax ID.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Testamentary trust wording with a fallback beneficiary.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Sample Beneficiary Designations ... TRUST: John Doe Revocable Trust, dated 01/01/1999” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiary: Receives proceeds only if no primary beneficiary(ies) survives the insured. ... Birth or Trust Date” Page 3, revision 2015-10. Source document

Trust details on the form. “TRUST: John Doe Revocable Trust, dated 01/01/1999 ... Birth or Trust Date ... SSN or Tax ID Number” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

How to name the trust. “TRUST: John Doe Revocable Trust, dated 01/01/1999” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “TRUSTEE UNDER LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: Testamentary trust under the Last Will and Testament of NAME, if created under the will; otherwise” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

Transamerica Retirement Solutions

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k) employer plan.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Yes, trust name, date, trustee name, TIN.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name, trust date and trustee name.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Type of Beneficiary Designation [ ] Individual [ ] Trust [ ] Estate” Page 2, form 2227, revision 2014-07. Source document

Trust as contingent. “CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY ... [ ] Trust” Page 3, form 2227, revision 2014-07. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If the named beneficiary is a trust, please specify the name and date of the trust, and the name of the trustee. ... Name of Trust/Estate Trustee/Executor Trust/Estate Tax ID Effective Date” Page 2, form 2227, revision 2014-07. Source document

How to name the trust. “If the named beneficiary is a trust, please specify the name and date of the trust, and the name of the trustee.” Page 2, form 2227, revision 2014-07. Source document

Transamerica Retirement Solutions

Annuity, Plan recordkeeper

Covers Transamerica Life variable annuity (Principium IV, Florida application 81605291).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. "Certification When the Beneficiary is a Trust" form, only when a Joint living benefit rider is elected.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If a Trust is named as Beneficiary and a Joint option is selected in Section 7B, submit the Certification When the Beneficiary is a Trust Form and return with the application.” Page 5, revision 2025-11. Source document

Trust documents. “If a Trust is named as Beneficiary and a Joint option is selected in Section 7B, submit the Certification When the Beneficiary is a Trust Form and return with the application.” Page 5, revision 2025-11. Source document

Transamerica Retirement Solutions

Life insurance, Plan recordkeeper

Covers Transamerica Life individual life insurance (beneficiary change form BEN-CCC).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes (sample wording)
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingent lines have the same "Birth or Trust Date" and TIN fields.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, trust date, tax ID.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date; trustee name not asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Testamentary trust wording with a fallback beneficiary.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Sample Beneficiary Designations ... TRUST: John Doe Revocable Trust, dated 01/01/1999” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent beneficiary: Receives proceeds only if no primary beneficiary(ies) survives the insured. ... Birth or Trust Date” Page 3, revision 2015-10. Source document

Trust details on the form. “TRUST: John Doe Revocable Trust, dated 01/01/1999 ... Birth or Trust Date ... SSN or Tax ID Number” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

How to name the trust. “TRUST: John Doe Revocable Trust, dated 01/01/1999” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “TRUSTEE UNDER LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: Testamentary trust under the Last Will and Testament of NAME, if created under the will; otherwise” Page 1, revision 2015-10. Source document

Tropical Financial Credit Union

Bank or credit union POD, Credit union, Florida

Covers POD and trust share accounts.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. The account may be made payable at death to the successor trustee of a trust shown on a Certification of Trust.
Trust as contingent
Not stated.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. A separate Certification of Trust identifies the trust beneficiary.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “upon the death of the last account owner, payable to any named and surviving beneficiary as designated on your beneficiary assignment or payable to the successor trustee for the trust beneficiary designated on your separate Certification of Trust” Page 6. Source document

Trust documents. “payable to the successor trustee for the trust beneficiary designated on your separate Certification of Trust” Page 6. Source document

UBS Financial Services

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries); Credit Suisse Funds Traditional, Rollover and Inherited IRA (legacy fund IRA hosted by UBS; affiliate).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name and TIN only.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. Copy of the trust agreement with the designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may name your spouse, trust, estate, other individuals, charities or other institutions as beneficiaries.” Page 5, form AC-IRA, revision 2007-04, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary Name ... (for each primary beneficiary)” Page 5, form AC-IRA, revision 2007-04, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name of Individual or Entity Social Security or Tax ID Number Relationship” Page 5, form AC-IRA, revision 2007-04, Traditional IRA (also Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust documents. “To name a trust as a beneficiary, attach a copy of the trust agreement to this form.” Page 4, Credit Suisse Funds Traditional, Rollover and Inherited IRA (legacy fund IRA hosted by UBS; affiliate). Source document

USAA Federal Savings Bank

IRA, Bank

Covers USAA bank IRA (Traditional, Roth, Inherited).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust allowed with pages and a memorandum.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Secondary beneficiary lines; the trust instructions apply to any beneficiary.
Trust details on the form
Not stated.
How to name the trust
Not stated.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Requested. First and signature pages plus USAA Memorandum of Trust, at designation.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Note: If a trust is being named as beneficiary, attach the trust document's first page and the trust document's signature page.” Page 1, form 08308-0824, revision 08/24. Source document

Trust as contingent. “If none of the primary beneficiaries survives me, pay benefits to the following or to the survivors thereof ... If a trust is being named as beneficiary, attach the trust document's first page and the trust document's” Page 1, form 08308-0824, revision 08/24. Source document

Trust documents. “If a trust is being named as beneficiary, attach the trust document's first page and the trust document's signature page. You will also need to attach a completed USAA Memorandum of Trust form.” Page 1, form 08308-0824, revision 08/24. Source document

Vanguard

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, living trust or testamentary trust.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and date only; trustee names not needed.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date (or will section for a testamentary trust); trustee names not needed.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not requested. No; trustee's representations relied on at death.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trusts ... To a trust you've already created ... Name of trust ... Date of trust ... To a trust that will be created under your last will ... Name of trust or section of will” Page 6, form R350, revision Effective June 2026 (R350 062026), Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Backup beneficiaries ... Trusts ... To a trust you've already created ... To a trust that will be created under your last will” Page 2, form R350, revision Effective June 2026 (R350 062026), Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Note: You don't need to provide trustee names at this time. The trustee(s) will be identified at the time of your death.” Page 4, form R350, revision Effective June 2026 (R350 062026), Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

How to name the trust. “Name of trust Date of trust mm dd yyyy ... Note: You don't need to provide trustee names at” Page 4, form R350, revision Effective June 2026 (R350 062026), Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust documents. “VFTC shall have no independent duty to obtain or verify such information but may instead rely upon the representations of an authorized party such as the executor or administrator of my estate or, if a trust beneficiary, the trustee of that trust (my fiduciary).” Page 9, form R350, revision Effective June 2026 (R350 062026), Traditional IRA (incl. Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Vanguard

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage and mutual fund TOD (Transfer on Death Plan).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Existing trust under agreement only.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Existing living trust as backup.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name and date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date; existing trust only.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Sample living trust designation.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “To the trustee of an existing trust created under an agreement ... Name of trust” Page 7, form FDBPT (kit BDBP; agreement TODPAT 092025), revision 07/2026. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Backup beneficiaries Fill in all that apply. ... To the trustee of an existing trust created under an agreement” Page 7, form FDBPT (kit BDBP; agreement TODPAT 092025), revision 07/2026. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Name of trust ... This applies to an existing trust only; you can't create a trust with this form. Date of trust” Page 7, form FDBPT (kit BDBP; agreement TODPAT 092025), revision 07/2026. Source document

How to name the trust. “To the trustee of an existing trust created under an agreement ... Date of trust mm dd yyyy” Page 7, form FDBPT (kit BDBP; agreement TODPAT 092025), revision 07/2026. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “The Martin Family Trust U/A, dated January 15, 2013” Page 4, form FDBPT (kit BDBP; agreement TODPAT 092025), revision 07/2026. Source document

Vanguard Institutional (employer plans)

Employer plan, Plan recordkeeper

Covers 401(k)/401(a) employer plan.

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Yes, trust under agreement or under will.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Name and trust date (or section of will); TIN field.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name and date, or will section for a testamentary trust.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Trust(s) To the trustee of an existing trust created under agreement To the trustee of a trust created under my last will” Page 1, form XXXXXXXXXXXXXX092675800, revision 2012-04-24. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiaries ... Trust(s)” Page 1, form XXXXXXXXXXXXXX092675800, revision 2012-04-24. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Full Name (First, Middle, Last), Trust or Charity/Entity Name ... Birth or Trust Date ... Section of Will” Page 1, form XXXXXXXXXXXXXX092675800, revision 2012-04-24. Source document

How to name the trust. “Full Name (First, Middle, Last), Trust or Charity/Entity Name ... Birth or Trust Date ... Section of Will” Page 1, form XXXXXXXXXXXXXX092675800, revision 2012-04-24. Source document

Wells Fargo Advisors (Wells Fargo Clearing Services, custodian; incl. WellsTrade and Intuitive Investor)

IRA, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Traditional IRA (also SEP/SAR-SEP, SIMPLE); Roth IRA; Inherited IRA (beneficiary naming successor beneficiaries).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed.
Trust as contingent
Allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date required (except testamentary trust); name; TIN recommended; no trustee.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date (not for a testamentary trust); no trustee name asked.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “Type (Select one) Spouse Non-Spouse Non-Spouse - Minor Trust Other Entity” Page 2, form 578639, revision Rev 24 - 06/26, Traditional IRA (also SEP/SAR-SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary ... Trust” Page 1, form 578639, revision Rev 24 - 06/26, Traditional IRA (also SEP/SAR-SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Trust details on the form. “Trust Date is required if a trust is designated as beneficiary (unless the trust is a testamentary trust).” Page 2, form 578639, revision Rev 24 - 06/26, Traditional IRA (also SEP/SAR-SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

How to name the trust. “Trust Date is required if a trust is designated as beneficiary (unless the trust is a testamentary trust).” Page 2, form 578639, revision Rev 24 - 06/26, Traditional IRA (also SEP/SAR-SEP, SIMPLE). Source document

Wells Fargo Advisors (Wells Fargo Clearing Services, custodian; incl. WellsTrade and Intuitive Investor)

Brokerage TOD, Brokerage or IRA custodian

Covers Brokerage TOD (Wells Fargo Advisors).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust allowed; date required.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Contingents allowed.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust date; naming a trustee includes co- and successor trustees.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date required; naming a trustee includes co- and successor trustees.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, you must specify the date the trust was established.” Page 3, form 556442, revision Rev 21 - 06/18. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may (but are not required to) designate one or more contingent beneficiaries for your account(s).” Page 3, form 556442, revision Rev 21 - 06/18. Source document

Trust details on the form. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, you must specify the date the trust was established. For any trustee you name, your designation includes any co-trustee or successor trustee.” Page 3, form 556442, revision Rev 21 - 06/18. Source document

How to name the trust. “If you designate a trust as a beneficiary, you must specify the date the trust was established.” Page 3, form 556442, revision Rev 21 - 06/18. Source document

Wisconsin Retirement System (Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds, ETF)

Employer plan, Public pension system

Covers Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) (Empower form GU22, plan document ET-2367).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Empower (WDC service provider) form; trust example gives trust name, TIN and trust date.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be contingent.
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Trust name, TIN and trust date.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust date column; no trustee name required.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Not stated.
Trust documents
Not stated.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “(Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.) ... Example 2: Trust as Beneficiary” Page 1, form GU22. Source document

Trust as contingent. “Contingent Beneficiary Designation (Contingent beneficiary designations must total 100% in whole percentages.) ... (Name of Individual, Trust, Charity, etc.)” Page 1, form GU22. Source document

Trust details on the form. “Social Security or Taxpayer ... Identification Number ... or Trust Date” Page 1, form GU22. Source document

How to name the trust. “Example 2: Trust as Beneficiary ... Trust of Jane Doe” Page 3, form GU22. Source document

Wisconsin Retirement System (Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds, ETF)

Pension, Public pension system

Covers WRS defined benefit retirement account (Beneficiary Designation ET-2320 / ET-2321); WRS joint and survivor annuity named survivor (lifetime continuation chosen at retirement).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Trust may be named; for the at-or-above-MRA special death benefit the trust must have a living individual beneficiary.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be secondary; the trustee should not be a primary beneficiary (name a successor trustee or contact instead)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full trust name listed first, trust date, trustee name followed by "trustee", trustee address and email; SSN or TIN column; successor trustee if owner is trustee.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name first, creation date, trustee name followed by "trustee"; testamentary trust, "created under my last will and testament", no date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Subtrust name first, then main trust and its date, trustee; unnamed subtrust by beneficiary or article; testamentary trust by "trust under article 'x' of my will"
Trust documents
Not requested. Do not send trust paperwork with the form.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may name: ... A trust. ... Your beneficiary(ies) must be one or more individual(s) or a trust in which one or more living individual(s) has a beneficiary interest.” Page 4, form ET-6101, revision 2026-04-23, WRS defined benefit retirement account (Beneficiary Designation ET-2320 / ET-2321). Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may name primary and secondary beneficiaries on your beneficiary designation form. ... ETF may reject your designation if a trust is named as a secondary beneficiary and you have named as trustee a person who is named as a primary beneficiary.” Page 2, form ET-2320, revision 2026-02-20, WRS defined benefit retirement account (Beneficiary Designation ET-2320 / ET-2321). Source document

Trust details on the form. “The full name of the trust as it shows on the trust document. The trust's name must be listed first to show that it is the named beneficiary. ... The date the trust was created. ... The name of the trustee, followed by the word "trustee." If you cannot provide a trustee, ETF may accept another contact person.” Page 2, form ET-2320, revision 2026-02-20, WRS defined benefit retirement account (Beneficiary Designation ET-2320 / ET-2321). Source document

How to name the trust. “The name of the trustee, followed by the word "trustee." ... Example of an acceptable trust designation: ... The Appletree Family Revocable Trust, created May 4, 2020, Jane Smith, Trustee” Web page, WRS defined benefit retirement account (Beneficiary Designation ET-2320 / ET-2321). Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “subtrust for the benefit of [insert name of beneficiary[s]] or subtrust under article 'x' of my [main trust name] trust ... Davis-Dogwood Children's Trust created under the Davis-Dogwood Revocable Trust dated 01/23/2020, Jane Smith, Trustee” Web page, WRS defined benefit retirement account (Beneficiary Designation ET-2320 / ET-2321). Source document

Trust documents. “If you name a trust as your beneficiary, please do not include any trust paperwork along with your beneficiary form. ETF does not need this paperwork at this time.” Web page, WRS defined benefit retirement account (Beneficiary Designation ET-2320 / ET-2321). Source document

Wisconsin Retirement System (Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds, ETF)

Life insurance, Public pension system

Covers Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance (ETF program, insured by Securian Financial).

Trust as beneficiary
Allowed. Same ET-2320 / ET-2321 rules as WRS.
Trust as contingent
Allowed. Trust may be secondary; the trustee should not be a primary beneficiary (name a successor trustee or contact instead)
Trust details on the form
Asked for. Full trust name listed first, trust date, trustee name followed by "trustee", trustee address and email; SSN or TIN column; successor trustee if owner is trustee.
How to name the trust
Set details or wording. Trust name first, creation date, trustee name followed by "trustee"; testamentary trust, "created under my last will and testament", no date.
Sub-trust or sample wording
Given. Subtrust name first, then main trust and its date, trustee; unnamed subtrust by beneficiary or article; testamentary trust by "trust under article 'x' of my will"
Trust documents
Not requested. Do not send trust paperwork with the form.
See-through certification
Not stated.
The form’s own words

Trust as beneficiary. “You may name: ... A trust.” Page 2, form ET-2320, revision 2026-02-20. Source document

Trust as contingent. “You may name primary and secondary beneficiaries on your beneficiary designation form. ... ETF may reject your designation if a trust is named as a secondary beneficiary and you have named as trustee a person who is named as a primary beneficiary.” Page 2, form ET-2320, revision 2026-02-20. Source document

Trust details on the form. “The full name of the trust as it shows on the trust document. The trust's name must be listed first to show that it is the named beneficiary. ... The date the trust was created. ... The name of the trustee, followed by the word "trustee." If you cannot provide a trustee, ETF may accept another contact person.” Page 2, form ET-2320, revision 2026-02-20. Source document

How to name the trust. “The name of the trustee, followed by the word "trustee." ... Example of an acceptable trust designation: ... The Appletree Family Revocable Trust, created May 4, 2020, Jane Smith, Trustee” Web page. Source document

Sub-trust or sample wording. “subtrust for the benefit of [insert name of beneficiary[s]] or subtrust under article 'x' of my [main trust name] trust ... Davis-Dogwood Children's Trust created under the Davis-Dogwood Revocable Trust dated 01/23/2020, Jane Smith, Trustee” Web page. Source document

Trust documents. “If you name a trust as your beneficiary, please do not include any trust paperwork along with your beneficiary form. ETF does not need this paperwork at this time.” Web page. Source document

The guide to naming a trust as IRA beneficiary explains when a trust is the right beneficiary and how the see-through rules work. The full beneficiary designation dataset covers per stirpes, spousal consent and the other rules on each form, and the trust account requirements cover opening or retitling an account in the trust’s own name.

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The data is free to reuse with credit under CC BY 4.0. The beneficiary rules CSV and JSON file hold one row per institution and account group with every field, quote, page, form number and source link. The trust account CSV and JSON file hold the rules for accounts owned by a trust, and the data dictionary defines each column.

Please cite this page as Klagge, Kevin D., How to Name a Trust as Beneficiary, Form Requirements at US Financial Institutions (2026), StepUpLaw, https://stepuplaw.com/data/how-to-name-a-trust-as-beneficiary/ (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22983148).

Corrections are welcome at [email protected]. An institution that wants its listing changed should send the current form or the page on its own site that states the rule.


Compiled by Kevin D. Klagge, Esq., Fla. Bar No. 99502. Updated September 27, 2026. This is reference information, not legal, tax or financial advice, and reading it creates no attorney-client relationship. A listing is not an endorsement of any institution, no institution pays to be listed, and the page carries no affiliate links. Forms change, so confirm the current form with the institution before you sign. “Not stated” means the public documents read are silent on the point. It does not mean the institution refuses the option.