Please add the ability to designate a family member (ie a spouse or child) as a beneficiary in case the shareholder or option holder passes away.This is similar to how people add beneficiaries for 401k or IRA.
I agree with the other commenters, please add this feature. It seems basic and is very important.
Yes, please do add this feature. A little mind-blogging this is something you don't have already. This feature should include also include trusts and estate as beneficiary options.
Yes, please add this functionality.
Please add this functionality. It’s a basic necessity in my mind. It’s a major pain to estate plan without this.
+1 on this.
Big ++ on this. I joined the community feature (here) just to say + vote on this. Surprised this wasn't an option.
Thanks!
Yes, important.
+1This is a crucial feature for estate planning without creating an actual estate entity.
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