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Designating Raphael House as a Beneficiary

A beneficiary designation to Raphael House of Portland is an easy and significant way to help us create a community free of violence. After your lifetime, any assets you designate will transfer directly to Raphael House without going through probate.

Beneficiary designations can be made for:

• Life insurance policies
• Retirement plans, such as an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Bank and brokerage accounts, and other types of deposit and investment accounts (if allowed by state law and offered by your financial institution – please check with your estate planning attorney or other representation)

Designating Raphael House as a beneficiary requires that you contact your insurance company, employer, or the company that manages your retirement plan, request a beneficiary designation form, complete it, and return it. You may designate Raphael House as a primary or secondary beneficiary of all or just a percentage of your policy, plan, or account.