How to name beneficiaries and fund a trust at Stash

Covers 3 investment, 2 retirement, and 1 deposit accounts at Stash

Stash

Subsidiary of Stash Financial, Inc.

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Stash, 500 7th Ave, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Mailing Address

Stash, 500 7th Ave, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10018

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There are two ways to keep your Stash investment accounts out of probate: adding beneficiary designations and retitling eligible accounts into a revocable living trust. Which approach works best depends on the account type and your overall estate plan.

Each of Stash's 6 investment accounts has different rules for how it transfers at death. The sections below explain the options for each.

Stash Banking Account

Beneficiary designation is not available for deposit accounts at Stash.

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