IRA non spouse beneficiary

[ombskid]

In general, is there ever a requirement that an IRA holder's spouse approve the designation of a beneficiary that is not to the IRA holder's spouse?

[masteff]

It appears that state law may require it in some places. Looking at the following BDF, they cite community property laws in several states as requiring it.

http://www.wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com/pdf/forms/desig_bene.pdf (But that's as far as I researched it so it's a far from complete answer. You'd need to research further if you have a specific question in a specific state.)

[ombskid]

Thanks - that is a big help