Blog Posts in June, 2014

What Do I Need To Do To Get Money Out Of My Plan?

Q. Kassidy R. of Minnesota asks : "What Do I Need to Do to Get Money Out of My Plan?" A. Brett Disdale from Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group, answers: "If ...
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What Is the Divorce Relevant Difference Between Community Property and Separate Property? How Can It Affect Owning a Business?

Q. Howard D. of California asks : "What Is the Divorce Relevant Difference Between Community Property and Separate Property. I Am a Business Owner How Does This Affect Me?" A. Brett Disdale ...
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Why Do I Need a Pension Evaluation If Contributions Identify a Dollar Amount? Are Contributions Part of My Pension?

Q. John David of Waco, Texas : "Why Do I Need a Pension Evaluation If Contributions Identify a Dollar Amount? Are Contributions a Part of My Pension?" A. Evan from Pension Evaluators & ...
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May a QDRO Require That Payments Be Made to the Guardian of an Alternate Payee?

Q. Theodore P. of Wyoming wants to know : "May a QDRO Require That Payments Be Made to the Guardian of an Alternate Payee?" Brad, in the Pension Department, of Pension Evaluators & QDROS ...
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If I Have Not Contributed to Social Security, How Will the Evaluation of My Plan be Affected?

James C. of Pennsylvania asks : "I Am a Member of the CSRS Plan through My Employment with US Postal Service for the Past 30 years. Under the CSRS Plan, I Have Not Contributed to Social Security ...
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Does Troyan Perform Evaluations For Military Pensions? What Is Needed In Order To Do So?

Peter M. of Connecticut asks : "As a Member of the Navy for 25 Years, I Am Now Going Through a Divorce and Need To Have My Military Pension Evaluated. Does Your Firm Perform Military Pension ...
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Why is a Properly Drafted QDRO So Important?

Q. Michelle H. of Louisiana wants to know: "Why is a Properly Drafted QDRO So Important?" A. Spencer from the QDRO Department of Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates ...
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Can I Just Use the Model QDRO Form Given to Me By the Plan Administrator?

Q. Matthew T. of West Virginia wants to know: "Can I Just Use the Model QDRO Form Given to Me By the Plan Administrator?" A. Spencer, from the QDRO Department of Pension Evaluators & ...
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What Is a Pension Evaluation and Why Should I Have an Evaluation Performed?

Q. Cathy R. of New York asks: "I Am Going Through a Divorce and Do Not Have Any Retirement Plans. My Ex-Husband, On the Other Hand, Has a Pension and 401(k) Plan. I Am Told I Have To Get a ...
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