If a plan participant either dies or is divorced, how does this affect the distribution of benefits?

What rights, if any, does a participant's spouse have with respect to a participant's retirement plan benefit?

What is a qualified joint and survivor annuity form of distribution?

What is a qualified pre-retirement survivor annuity form of distribution?

What rights does a divorced spouse have with respect to a participant's plan benefit?

Are there any limits on the type of payment that may be received by a divorced spouse under a qualified domestic relations order?

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