How can I get my former.employer to pay me for a pension fund?

There is no such thing as a qualified retirement plan that makes anyone wait 5 years for benefits. The longest waiting period for a qualified...

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Can I complete a QDRO myself if the divorce is amicable and its just a lump sum distribution from his 401k?

You don't need a lawyer to prepare a qualified domestice relations order ("QDRO"). First call the Plan Administrator and see if they have a...

In general, the federal government has broad powers to reach even assets that creditors may not reach. Assets in a qualified retirement plan are...

Can they just let my 401K sit there?

All retirement plans are voluntary endeavors by employers. When they volunteer to put in a plan, they are allowed to design how they want to...

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How do i collect my retirment money?

If you were in a qualified retirement plan, the employer has an obligation to provide you with a statement of account at least annually as long as...

Is there a penalty for my employer not disbursing my 401k funds as indicated in the plan documents?

I assume that "lost" funds means that your account was worth less on February 12, 2012 than it was worth in May of 2011. Risk of investment loss...

I want to put my 15 yr old grandaughter as benificiary on my 401k

While your 401(k) plan will let you name your granddaughter as your beneficiary, to do what you want to do you will need to do two things. First,...

What is the statue of limitation for money a past employer owes me for retirement not paid?

Not having the money is not a legal excuse for a pension contribution. You have two ways to go. Complain to the local office of the United States...

Is there a law that if you quit job and after than you return back in the same year you do not loose your benefits?

All employee benefits under ERISA are voluntary. the employer has the right to choose to provide these benefits or not. If they choose to provide...

Can you find out who the beneficiary is on a person pension?

A pension plan is a contract. As a pension plan it provides that your father's beneficiary will be who he dictates, with certain limitations. If...