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Until something happens to require him to do something, he can do pretty much what he wants & there isn't anything you can do about it. You need to file for divorce and get all financial issues resolved fairly and according to law. Once a court decides what should be done, a court order might be issued that prohibits him from changing beneficiaries. That decision will be made in the context of the overall financial situation and either court rulings or agreements between the two of you.

If none of the 401(k) was earned during the marriage, it is separate property which the court must first characterize and then can consider if necessary to achieve a fair division. Likely in a short term marriage like yours, the court would not give him any part of it. However, any part of the 401(k) that was earned during the marriage is community property and will be divided. I don't know what you mean by "my house was build 4 months after I met him." Did the two of you live in the house during the marriage and pay the mortgage with earning from the marriage (anything either of you earned during the marriage). If so, he has an equitable interest in the house. If you had it built prior to the marriage and paid for it in full prior to the marriage or with funds you had from before the marriage, then he can not claim any interest in the house, unless he contributed funds for any improvements, etc.

Clearly she can do this, as she has done it. If you are married to her, you need to get a divorce on file. If you were not married to her, you need to demand the return of your personal property within a reasonable time (set a deadline that is reasonable) or you will report the property as stolen. If you were not married, then she has actually stolen your stuff unless she can argue that you gave it to her (or loaned it to her).