At Eileen's death, Winthrop received the death benefit payable under Eileen's annuity and chose to continue the contract in his name and continue to accrue tax-deferred accumulations. What was Winthrop's relation to Eileen? (Search Chapter 1) a. He was her business partner. b. He was her spouse. c. He was her only child. d. He was the primary beneficiary of Eileen's estate..