Updating Your Paperwork is Important

Windy City Times
Written By John Kohlhepp

After Ethan’s unexpected death, his husband Daniel was shocked to find an error on Ethan’s 401(k) beneficiary paperwork. A simple mistake opened the door to bitter lawsuits, prejudice and heartbreak during the hardest chapter of Daniel’s life—dramatically illustrating the importance of carefully updating your paperwork after every major life change.

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John Kohlhepp

John Kohlhepp is the owner of A Secure Plan, LLC, an End-of-Life Planning and Death AfterCare company. After the death of his mother, John chose a new career path to help people and families making end-of-life plans and completing the paperwork after a loved one dies. Previously, John worked in progressive politics for labor unions, immigrant rights, and marriage equality.

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