1. Is the Benefit Fully Vested?
401(k) plans include both employee and employer contributions. Employee contributions are always 100% vested. However, employer contributions—especially profit sharing—often follow a vesting schedule. If the participant is not fully vested at the time of the divorce or separation, the non-vested portion may not be available for the alternate payee.
It’s crucial to determine whether employer contributions under the Intermountain Business Forms, Inc.. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan are subject to a vesting schedule, and whether any amounts are forfeitable.

