How do I collect my 401k after death?

How do I collect my 401k after death?

Fortunately, your spouse or beneficiary should automatically inherit your 401 K at the time of your death. The only exception would be if you named someone else as your beneficiary. Your spouse would need to sign a waiver for this to happen. If you want to choose another person, you must indicate this to your employer. Dec 11, 2020