Can I get my ex husband’s 401k if he dies?

Can I get my ex husband’s 401k if he dies?

Rules governing 401(k) plans require that account assets automatically go to the person who is your spouse when you die – unless you get your spouse to relinquish his or her claim to the assets and file the required paperwork with your employer demonstrating this and designating your intended beneficiaries. May 23, 2014

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