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Should A Living Trust Be Beneficiary Of Your IRA?

It usually is not a good idea to name a trust as an IRA beneficiary, because heirs often are penalized with higher taxes. There are a few exceptions to the general rule.

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It usually is not a good idea to name a trust as an IRA beneficiary, because heirs often are penalized with higher taxes. There are a few exceptions to the general rule.

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