Estate planning at Hanscom FCU
How to protect 21 Hanscom FCU accounts — manage beneficiaries in-branch, fund a trust in-branch, and file death claims
Phone800-656-4328
Toll-Free800-656-4328
Fax978-952-8535
Mailing Address
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, 25 Porter Road, Suite 100, Littleton, MA 01460-1434
Toll-free fax
After-hours fraud prevention
International fraud line
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Phone800-656-4328
Toll-Free800-656-4328
Fax978-952-8535
Mailing Address
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, 25 Porter Road, Suite 100, Littleton, MA 01460-1434
Toll-free fax
After-hours fraud prevention
International fraud line
WebsiteLearn more →
Death Claims
Phone800-656-4328
Toll-Free800-656-4328
Mailing Address
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, 25 Porter Road, Suite 100, Littleton, MA 01460-1434
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Verified Mar 2026
Hanscom FCU is a credit union offering 21 accounts that interact with estate planning in different ways. As a membership-based credit union, Hanscom FCU open to military personnel (active duty and retired), federal government employees in Massachusetts, family members of existing members, and employees of partner organizations. 23 branches across Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia, plus access to 5,000+ branches through CO-OP Shared Branch network and over 100,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. Understanding how each account transfers at death—and which ones a trust can hold—helps families avoid probate delays and unintended outcomes.
Beneficiary designations at Hanscom FCU can be managed in branch, by mail, and by phone, typically taking 15-30 minutes. Trust funding is also available, allowing families to retitle accounts into the name of a revocable living trust.
Hanscom FCU provides specific procedures for both proactive estate planning and filing claims after a death.
Preparing your estate
Beneficiaries and trust funding
How to update beneficiaries in-branch, fund a trust in-branch, and review 21 account types at Hanscom FCU.
View details →When someone dies
Death claim process
4-step process, 5 required documents, and contact information for survivors.
View details →Hanscom FCU operates in select states, so estate planning procedures may vary by location. Confirm availability in your state before initiating trust funding or account changes.
Frequently asked questions
Contact Hanscom FCU at 800-656-4328 or visit any branch to request a beneficiary designation form. Complete the form with primary and contingent beneficiary information and return it in person or by mail. You can also set up a Totten Trust account at any branch, which automatically designates a beneficiary on your deposit account.
Visit any Hanscom FCU branch or call 800-656-4328. You will need a Certification of Trust or full trust document, government-issued photo ID for all trustees, and the trust EIN. Complete the membership application and trust account agreement. Existing accounts can also be retitled to trust ownership.
Membership is open to active duty and retired military personnel, federal government employees in Massachusetts, family members of current members, employees of partner organizations, and members of community partner organizations. Hanscom FCU has been serving members since 1953.
Balance Boost is an automated savings tool exclusive to members with Your Way Checking and Your Way Savings accounts. It allows monthly transfers of up to $1,500 into share certificates, with the ability to open certificates with $0 minimum deposit. This helps members build savings automatically.
Phone800-656-4328
Toll-Free800-656-4328
Fax978-952-8535
Mailing Address
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, 25 Porter Road, Suite 100, Littleton, MA 01460-1434
Toll-free fax
After-hours fraud prevention
International fraud line
WebsiteLearn more →
Phone800-656-4328
Toll-Free800-656-4328
Fax978-952-8535
Mailing Address
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, 25 Porter Road, Suite 100, Littleton, MA 01460-1434
Toll-free fax
After-hours fraud prevention
International fraud line
WebsiteLearn more →
Death Claims
Phone800-656-4328
Toll-Free800-656-4328
Mailing Address
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, 25 Porter Road, Suite 100, Littleton, MA 01460-1434
WebsiteNotify online →
Verified Mar 2026
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