• If you participate in a defined contribution retirement plan at work, such as a 401(k)
or 403(b), you can generally choose to designate your partner as your beneficiary. • Investigate any domestic partner benefits in your state of residence.
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These planning tips offer general advice, and are not a substitute for consultation with an appropriate professional. Please see a health care professional, attorney, or other appropriate professional, especially one with experience with LGBT issues, when determining how the information and recommendations discussed apply to your specific situation. Still Ou t,
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