Wisconsin § 632.48 - Designation of beneficiary.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 632.48 — Designation of beneficiary., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 632.48. Designation of beneficiary.
632.48(1) (1) Powers of policyholders. Subject to s. 632.47 (2) , no life insurance policy or annuity contract may restrict the right of a policyholder or certificate holder: 632.48(1)(a) (a) Irrevocable designation of beneficiary. To make at any time an irrevocable designation of beneficiary effective at once or at some subsequent time; or 632.48(1)(b) (b) Change of beneficiary. If the designation of beneficiary is not explicitly irrevocable, to change the beneficiary without the consent of the previously designated beneficiary. Subject to s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 632.48
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 632.48 cover?
Section 632.48 ("Designation of beneficiary.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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