CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)
CalPERS is a governmental entity that manages pensions, retirement benefits, and health benefits for California public employees. CalPERS members contribute significantly to their pension and retirement through years of working. There are many CalPERS plans including but not limited to the following: 401K, 401B, IRA, ROTH IRA, Pension, Retirement, 529a, Annuity, Whole Life, Death benefits, Burial benefits, and Disability. Thus, CalPERS may be an important asset of inheritance.
CalPERS is substantially governed by rigid rules and regulations. CalPERS follows the member’s beneficiary designation first and foremost, even if the member’s will or trust designates another beneficiary. Often, members postpone or forget to update their designated beneficiaries, whether it be due to death, dissolution of marriage, or other circumstances.
If you believe you are entitled to CalPERS benefits, you should act quickly to file your claim. Our firm can help you assert and protect your rights. Probate, paternity, domestic relations/partners, adoption, whether through the Court or privately, are some of the legal theories available to assert your rights.
Common questions regarding CalPERS include: Can an employee change a beneficiary? Is a court proceeding required to force CalPERS to comply with the member’s desires? As a beneficiary, heir, legacy, what are my rights? What do I do if I have a dispute with CalPERS?
While these questions may be common, the answers may be complex. Our firm has experience dealing with CalPERS and would be happy to assist you with any of these questions or others you might have regarding your rights.
CalPERS is substantially governed by rigid rules and regulations. CalPERS follows the member’s beneficiary designation first and foremost, even if the member’s will or trust designates another beneficiary. Often, members postpone or forget to update their designated beneficiaries, whether it be due to death, dissolution of marriage, or other circumstances.
If you believe you are entitled to CalPERS benefits, you should act quickly to file your claim. Our firm can help you assert and protect your rights. Probate, paternity, domestic relations/partners, adoption, whether through the Court or privately, are some of the legal theories available to assert your rights.
Common questions regarding CalPERS include: Can an employee change a beneficiary? Is a court proceeding required to force CalPERS to comply with the member’s desires? As a beneficiary, heir, legacy, what are my rights? What do I do if I have a dispute with CalPERS?
While these questions may be common, the answers may be complex. Our firm has experience dealing with CalPERS and would be happy to assist you with any of these questions or others you might have regarding your rights.
