- Jurisdiction
- Kansas
My husband passed away at the beginning of 2020. He has 401K at the company where he worked. He was separated from the company (fired) a month prior his passing but he didn't have a chance to roll over his 401K into IRA of his choice. His former Employer is also the plan administrator.
I expect that I'm the beneficiary of his 401K however I don't know for sure. I have provided former Employer with his death certificate and contacted them several times about 401K. The company doesn't talk to me. They haven't responded to my voicemail, they don't answer the phone when I tell the secretary who's calling, they ignored certified mail I sent.
As well, we have a lot of debt, most in my husband's name. We were preparing to file bankruptcy before my husband passed away. I know that debt is a different topic. My question is in regards to his 401K. Is there a way, besides opening a probate, to have his former company start working with his 401K? Is there a time frame that they legally have to do required steps in regards of transferring his 401K to heirs? Soon it will be 2 months since his passing.
Speaking of other assets, there are 2 vehicles that are in his name, but in my state vehicles can be transferred without a probate. No other assets. Thank you
I expect that I'm the beneficiary of his 401K however I don't know for sure. I have provided former Employer with his death certificate and contacted them several times about 401K. The company doesn't talk to me. They haven't responded to my voicemail, they don't answer the phone when I tell the secretary who's calling, they ignored certified mail I sent.
As well, we have a lot of debt, most in my husband's name. We were preparing to file bankruptcy before my husband passed away. I know that debt is a different topic. My question is in regards to his 401K. Is there a way, besides opening a probate, to have his former company start working with his 401K? Is there a time frame that they legally have to do required steps in regards of transferring his 401K to heirs? Soon it will be 2 months since his passing.
Speaking of other assets, there are 2 vehicles that are in his name, but in my state vehicles can be transferred without a probate. No other assets. Thank you