Common use of Distribution Beginning Before Death Clause in Contracts

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies before distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection (b)(1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies before distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection (b)(1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies before distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection (b)(1b) (1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies before distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection (b)(1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.to

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies before distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 70-1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection (b)(1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies ----------------------------------- before distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection (b)(1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies before distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection Subsection (other than then the preceding sentence) as if he or he/she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection Subsection (b)(1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.48

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies before ----------------------------------- distribution of his benefits has begun, distributions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouse, not later than the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b6.01(b) to a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall commence not later than the close of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later, the close of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not designated a Beneficiary, or the Participant or Beneficiary has not effectively selected a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall be completed by the close of the calendar year in which the fifth anniversary of the death of the Participant occurs. Any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. For purposes of this subsection (b)(1), the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse shall be recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to begin. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.

Distribution Beginning Before Death. If the Participant dies after distribution of his interest has begun, the remaining portion of such interest will continue to be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method of distribution being used prior to the Participant's death. (2) Distribution beginning after death. If the Participant dies before distribution of his benefits has beguninterest begins, distributions shall be made in accordance with distribution of the provisions of this paragraph. Distributions under Section 8.01(a) Participant's entire interest shall be completed by the close December 31 of the calendar year in which containing the fifth anniversary of the Participant's death except to the extent that an election is made to receive distributions in accordance with (a) or (b) below: (a) If any portion of the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) shall commence, if the Beneficiary is not the Participant's spouseinterest is payable to a designated Beneficiary, distributions may be made over the life or over a period certain not later greater than the close life expectancy of the designated Beneficiary commencing on or before December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the death of Participant died; (b) If the Participant occurs. Distributions under Section 8.01(b) to a designated Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse Spouse, the date distributions are required to begin in accordance with (a) above shall commence not later be earlier than the close later of (1) December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the Participant died and (2) December 31 of the calendar year in which the Participant would have attained age 70 1/2 or, if later1/2. If the Participant has not made an election pursuant to this Section 5.3(F)(2) by the time of his or her death, the close Participant's designated Beneficiary must elect the method of distribution no later than the calendar year immediately following earlier of (1) December 31 of the calendar year in which distributions would be required to begin under this Section, or (2) December 31 of the calendar year which contains the fifth anniversary of the date of death of the Participant occurs. In the event such spouse dies prior to the date distribution to him or her commences, he or she will be treated for purposes of this subsection (other than the preceding sentence) as if he or she were the Participant. If the Participant has not no designated a Beneficiary, or if the Participant or designated Beneficiary has does not effectively selected elect a method of distribution, distribution of the Participant's benefit shall entire interest must be completed by the close December 31 of the calendar year in which containing the fifth anniversary of the death Participant's death. (3) For purposes of Section 5.3(F)(2) above, if the Participant occurssurviving spouse dies after the Participant, but before payments to such spouse begin, the provisions of Section 5.3(F)(2), with the exception of paragraph (b) therein, shall be applied as if the surviving spouse were the Participant. Any (4) For purposes of this Section (F), any amount paid to a child of the Participant will be treated as if it had been paid to the surviving spouse if the amount becomes payable to the surviving spouse when the child reaches the age of majority. (5) For the purposes of this subsection Section (b)(1F), distribution of a Participant's interest is considered to begin on the Participant's required beginning date (or, if Section 5.3(F)(3) above is applicable, the date distribution is required to begin to the surviving spouse pursuant to Section 5.3(F)(2) above). If distribution in the form of an annuity irrevocably commences to the Participant before the required beginning date, the date distribution is considered to begin is the date distribution actually commences. (G) Definitions (1) Applicable life expectancy. The life expectancy (or joint and last survivor expectancy) calculated using the attained age of the Participant (or designated Beneficiary) as of the Participant's (or designated Beneficiary's) birthday in the applicable calendar year reduced by one for each calendar year which has elapsed since the date life expectancy was first calculated. If life expectancy is being recalculated, the applicable life expectancy shall be the life expectancy of a Beneficiary who is the Participant's surviving spouse as so recalculated. The applicable calendar year shall be the first distribution calendar year, and if life expectancy is being recalculated annually unless the Participant's spouse irrevocably elects otherwise prior to the time distributions are required to beginsuch succeeding calendar year. Life expectancy shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) above.2)