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Life · Chapter 6 · Beneficiaries

Beneficiary

Definition
The person or entity designated to receive the death proceeds. The policy owner names and changes beneficiaries. Acceptable types: individuals, minors (usually via guardian), trusts, estates, charities, businesses, class designations.
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Verified against primary sources · 2026-08-10