When is the last time you updated your beneficiary forms?

February 27, 2024

Mundane administrative tasks are easy to put off, especially when there isn’t an immediate payoff or need to check that item off your to-do list right now. But right now is all we’re guaranteed, and having the proper documents in place to help your family navigate life after your death is incredibly important.

An effective way to alleviate the stress of dealing with loss is by ensuring that your fire department has current beneficiary forms on record.

Have you recently gone through a big life change, like marriage or divorce? It’s time to update your beneficiary form.

Have you had a child and want to them to receive benefits in the event your primary beneficiary is disqualified? It’s time to update your beneficiary form.

Have you moved recently? It’s time to update your beneficiary form.

Daylight saving time coming up; add “Update or confirm beneficiary form” to your Spring-cleaning to-do list.

Keeping your beneficiary current eliminates confusion on who receives benefits and ensures the financial well-being of your loved ones. You don’t want the wrong people taking your money in life; don’t let administrative task avoidance be the reason your money goes to the wrong people after you’re gone.

Update your South Carolina Firefighters Insurance Services beneficiary form.