MANAGEMENT

Detailed explanation-1: -“Beneficiary” is a generic term for someone named in a will or trust to receive property. In a trust, a beneficiary may either have a present or future interest. Beneficiary is often used as an overarching term that covers some more specific designations.

Detailed explanation-2: -A beneficiary is anyone you name in your Estate Plan who will ultimately benefit from your estate. The benefits could be in the form of money or anything else you pass down. Beneficiaries are an important part of your plan, as they give purpose and guidance for what you’re leaving behind.

Detailed explanation-3: -A primary beneficiary is the person (or people or organizations) you name to receive your stuff when you die. A contingent beneficiary is second in line to receive your assets in case the primary beneficiary passes away. And a residuary beneficiary gets any property that isn’t specifically left to another beneficiary.

Detailed explanation-4: -At a high-level, the main difference is an heir is a descendent or close relative who is in line to an inheritance if you don’t properly set up your Estate Plans. By contrast, a beneficiary is somebody who you name, through a formal legal document, to be the recipient of your assets or property after you pass away.