May an IRA owner name more than one primary beneficiary?

Yes. An IRA owner may name multiple primary beneficiaries. If an IRA owner names multiple beneficiaries, each beneficiary receives a portion of the decedent's IRA balance. 

An IRA owner also may name multiple contingent beneficiaries in addition to primary beneficiaries. 

 

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