Everyone has heard the horror stories of how unneeded and unwanted trusts disrupted what should have been a smooth transition of wealth.

While naming a spouse directly as the IRA beneficiary has many advantages and is a popular choice, it is not always the correct planning strategy.

Naming a trust is not something that should be done without a clear purpose. Here are six good reasons to name a trust as an IRA beneficiary.

You may need your IRA money to make homeownership happen, and there is a special break in the tax code that can help if you qualify.

The recent final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations include a new rule change that may be beneficial for IRA owners who name trusts as beneficiaries.

Learn about the new IRS rules that loosen or eliminate documentation requirements for see-through trusts named as retirement account beneficiaries.

New IRS rules make it easier to qualify as an Eligible Designated Beneficiary for inherited IRAs. Learn who qualifies and how to secure lifetime RMDs.

With beer pong, there are a number of permutations and in-house rules that can apply. Such is the case with IRA custodians, as there are different in-house rules for different scenarios.

Learn the key rules when a trust or estate is named IRA beneficiary—how it affects ownership, RMDs, tax treatment, and account setup.

Learn how to handle RMDs when IRA investments are illiquid. Explore aggregation strategies, contribution options, and planning tips to avoid penalties.

An advisor called and said his 75-year-old client had just passed away. He had questions about the payout rules applicable to the three IRAs the client left behind: a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, and an inherited IRA from his sister.

Learn from James Caan's mistake with the IRA same-property rollover rule to avoid hefty tax penalties.