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Frequently asked questions

What is an ALR?

An Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) is someone who is allowed under state and federal law to make decisions for the CalABLE account beneficiary. There can be only one ALR per account, but regardless of who opens the account, the beneficiary is the sole owner of all the funds.

Does the Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) own the account with the beneficiary?

No. Regardless of who opens the account, the beneficiary is the sole owner of all the funds.

Can there be more than one Authorized Legal Representative (ALR)?

No. There can be only one Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) per account, but you can change an ALR by filling out a Change of Authorized Legal Representative Form.

As an ALR, can I open and/or manage more than one CalABLE account?

Yes. As long as you meet the ALR qualifications, you can open and manage multiple CalABLE accounts for beneficiaries as their Authorized Legal Representative. Remember that each CalABLE account can be connected to one or more bank accounts, and each beneficiary can have only one account at a time.

As an ALR, how do I add another CalABLE account?

Start by logging in to your existing account. In the upper right corner of your screen, or in the navigation on your mobile device, find the icon next to your name that looks like a profile picture. Click on the arrow to enable a drop-down menu. Find the link that says, “Add account.” Click and follow the steps to create a new CalABLE account.

Can an Authorized Legal Representative and beneficiary both have an ABLE Visa® Card?

If you’re the Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) for someone, you can order a card for yourself to make purchases for the beneficiary, a card for the beneficiary, or both. Each card has its own balance and spending controls, so you decide how funds will be used. The beneficiary will not have access to all of the funds in the CalABLE account. Beneficiaries can access only what has been loaded onto their ABLE Visa® Card.

Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the California 529A Qualified ABLE Program (CalABLE Program). Please call toll-free 833-Cal-ABLE (833-225-2253) or read our Program Disclosure Statement (PDF) containing this and other information. Read it carefully.

Before investing in any ABLE program, you should consider whether your home state provides its taxpayers with favorable state tax or other benefits that are only available through investment in the home state's ABLE program. You also should consult your financial, tax, or other adviser to learn more about how state-based benefits (or any limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances. You also may wish to directly contact your home state's ABLE program, or any other ABLE program, to learn more about those plans' features, benefits and limitations. State-based benefits should be one of many appropriately weighted factors to be considered when making an investment decision.

The CalABLE Program is offered by the State of California. Vestwell State Savings LLC is the program manager. Vestwell Advisors LLC is the investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

None of the State of California, its agencies, Vestwell State Savings LLC or Vestwell Advisors LLC nor any of their applicable affiliates insures accounts or guarantees the principal deposited therein or any investment returns on any account or investment option, and you may lose the principal amount invested. They also do not provide legal, financial, tax, or investment advice to any individual. The FDIC-Insured Portfolio is FDIC-insured up to $250,000, subject to certain restrictions. Interests in the CalABLE Program are not registered with or in any way approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities commission.

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