Estate planning and settlement at Alerus
Name beneficiaries online, fund a trust in branch, and report a death at 1-800-433-1685
How your Alerus accounts transfer at death depends on how each one is titled and whether a beneficiary is on file. Of those, 13 can name a trust as beneficiary or be retitled into a trust. Getting these details right keeps assets out of probate and ensures they reach the intended recipients.
Beneficiary designations at Alerus can be managed online, in branch, by phone, and by mail. Trust funding is also available, allowing families to retitle accounts into the name of a revocable living trust.
Alerus has documented procedures for both preparing accounts during your lifetime and handling claims when an account holder passes away.
Beneficiaries and trust funding
How to manage beneficiaries online, fund a trust in-branch, and review 13 account types at Alerus.
Preparing your estate →Death claim process
Report the death to Alerus' Retirement and Benefits Client Service Center at 1-800-433-1685. The page lists the steps and the documents to send.
When someone dies →Alerus Wealth - Trust and Fiduciary Planning can answer questions about beneficiaries, trusts, or death claims at 1-800-279-3200. Email inquiries can be sent to alerus@alerus.com.
Alerus is not available nationwide. Estate planning procedures may vary by state, so confirm that your location is served before making account changes.
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