Retirement Plan Benefits and QDROs in Divorce

Retirement Plan Benefits and QDROs in Divorce

Author: Timothy Voit

Publisher:

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780983321316

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Retirement Plan Benefits and QDROs in Divorce is a practical and easy-to-understand guide to placing a value on retirement benefits and preparing QDROs. Specifically developed for those professionals involved in the financial aspects of divorce including accountants, financial and divorce planners, as well as benefit/HR professionals. This text discusses every aspect of the various pension benefits including a comprehensive look at federal pensions, military, and of course those in the private sector.


Qualified Domestic Relations Order Handbook

Qualified Domestic Relations Order Handbook

Author: Gary A. Shulman

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 2153

ISBN-13: 0735559767

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Distilled from years of Fortune 500 consulting practice, Shulman's administrative tools and techniques in Qualified Domestic Relations Order Handbook help plan administrators streamline the entire QDRO review and compliance process, while cutting the risk of errors, penalties, and litigation. They include model policies and procedures, review checklists, staff training cases, and more. Contains new models and guidelines for drafting airtight QDROs that speed approval, maximize your clients' rights, and steer you through the malpractice minefields of ERISA and the IRC. Author Gary Shulman begins with QDRO basics, then dissects the key elements of defined contribution and defined benefits plans. He walks you through the preparation of QDROs for different plans and conditions -- using tested models and sample language. An entire chapter highlights 17 crucial malpractice traps, followed by checklists, attorney Q&A, and tips on working proactively with plan administrators.


The Military Divorce Handbook

The Military Divorce Handbook

Author: Mark E. Sullivan

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 9781590316580

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This new and comprehensive book will give you exactly what you need to understand and comply with the law. It provides an overview of the provisions for the new Bankruptcy Reform Act including new sanctions provisions in Chapter 7 cases; regulation of attorneys as debt relief agencies; heightened requirements for reaffirmation agreements.


Qualified Domestic Relations Order Answer Book

Qualified Domestic Relations Order Answer Book

Author: Victor B. Meyen

Publisher: Aspen Publishers

Published:

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9781567063585

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The QDRO ANSWER BOOK is the one source to turn to for comprehensive guidance on administration & compliance of QDROs & QMCSOs. Written for human resources & employee benefit professionals, plan administrators, & attorneys, the QDRO Answer Book provides practical advice & tips on every stage of the QDRO process to ensure legal qualification & compliance at all times. In an easy-to-reference format, it clearly explains retirement plan divisions for qualified & nonqualified plans. Among the hundreds of difficult & complex issues that are thoroughly described & analyzed: Determining whether DROs are qualified Communicating QDRO requirements to attorneys Administering distributions pursuant to QDROs Communicating QDRO procedures to participants & potential alternate payees Segregating plan assets during qualification review Establishing administrative procedures consistent with the new QMSCO rules Notifying participants & potential alternate payees of receipt of DROs To further simplify compliance & administration, the QDRO ANSWER BOOK contains important model language & checklists, as well as relevant cites to primary source material.


What You Should Know about Your Retirement Plan

What You Should Know about Your Retirement Plan

Author: U.S. Department of Labor

Publisher: GPO FCIC

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781612210742

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Helps you understand your employer's retirement savings plan, know what information you should review periodically and where to go for help with questions. Explains when and how you can receive retirement benefits, the responsibilities of those who manage


Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.