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Beneficiary
A person or entity that is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a trust, insurance policy, or will.
More Details
A beneficiary is a person or entity that is designated to receive assets or benefits from a will, trust, insurance policy, or other legal document. Beneficiaries are often named in these documents to ensure that the assets or benefits are distributed according to the wishes of the person who created the document.
Example
In the case of a life insurance policy, the beneficiary is the person or organization that will receive the payout from the policy when the insured person passes away.
Related Terms
Remittance
A financial transaction in which money is transferred from one person to another, typically to support family members or other loved ones.
Forged Check
A check that has been altered or created without the permission of the person or entity named as the payee. It is a form of fraud.
Home Equity
The current market value of a homeowner's property minus any outstanding mortgages or liens on the property.