Financial professionals working with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) often find themselves in a tricky position—while they aren't authorized to offer tax advice, they may still be called upon to address complex legal questions. The challenge is that there is limited IRS guidance on how to handle IRA legal issues.

This course addresses these gaps by providing practical insights into common legal challenges, such as powers of attorney, guardianships, creditor claims, beneficiary disputes, and divorce-related matters. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of these issues and learn effective strategies for managing these transactions, helping to mitigate legal and financial risks for their organization.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common legal issues that may arise with IRAs.

Manage different types of IRA transactions to help mitigate risk.

Understand your role in handling IRA legal issues.

Duration: 60 minutes

Who Should Attend: Branch Managers, Assistant Branch Managers, Bankers, Universal Bankers, Operations Personnel, IRA Specialists

Instructor(s): Professionals from Ascensus

Recorded: Sept. 10, 2025.