Estate Planning
8 months ago
Beneficiary designation mistakes that could destroy your estate plan
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My estate planning attorney mentioned that beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement accounts override everything in a will. What are the most common mistakes people make with beneficiaries that end up causing major problems? Particularly concerned about ex-spouses and minor children.
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