Estate planning at KeyBank

How to protect 21 KeyBank accounts — manage beneficiaries in-branch, fund a trust in-branch, and file claims through KeyBank's KeyBank Wealth Management - Trust & Estate Services

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KeyBank has 21 accounts, each with different rules for what happens when the account holder dies. Of those, 19 can name a trust as beneficiary or be retitled into a trust. The right combination of beneficiary designations and trust ownership can keep the entire portfolio out of probate.

KeyBank lets account holders update beneficiary designations 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.

KeyBank provides specific procedures for both proactive estate planning and filing claims after a death.

KeyBank's KeyBank Wealth Management - Trust & Estate Services can answer questions about beneficiaries, trusts, or death claims at 1-800-539-1539.

KeyBank operates in select states, so estate planning procedures may vary by location. Confirm availability in your state before initiating trust funding or account changes.

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