How can I designate a beneficiary for my IRA?

A beneficiary for an IRA held through GuideStone Trust Services is designated initially on your paper application. 

 If you are married and no designation was given, your primary beneficiary is your spouse and the secondary beneficiary defaults to your estate. If you are single and no designation was given, the default beneficiary is your estate.

If you  are completing an application online, you must complete an IRA Maintenance Form.

Click here to download the IRA Maintenance Form.

If you you need to change or update your beneficiary, you must complete an IRA Beneficiary Designation Change form.


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