When is it a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse?
Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?
Survivor Benefit
Adjusting Federal Benefits Elections To Meet Your Needs
If you do not specify beneficiaries for your federal benefits, you may find they do not get paid as you would have liked upon your death.
Can I Leave a Survivor Benefit to Someone Other Than My Current Spouse?
Under what circumstances can a federal employee leave a survivor benefit to someone other than a current spouse and how does it impact the annuity payment?
What Happens to My TSP When I Die?
How is your TSP account handled after you pass away? Filling out this one form is very important to ensure it is handled according to your wishes.
Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days
A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.
Top Mistakes on Federal Retirement Applications
Ensuring your retirement forms are filled out correctly is important to ensure a smooth application process. These are some common errors to watch for.
What Benefits Will Your Family Have When You Pass Away?
These are some benefits available to federal employees the can be transferred to their survivors.
No Written Election by the Retiree Results in No Survivor’s Annuity
The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.
Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?
These are some important things to keep in mind about your federal benefits if you think your spouse will need your health insurance if you predecease him or her.
Federal Employee Survivor Spousal Checklist
What should a federal employee’s surviving spouse do when s/he dies? This is a checklist for handling federal benefits.
