Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Do IRAs and other retirement accounts need to be in a living trust to protect them from probate.
Asked on 5/07/11, 1:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michele Cusack
Pollak & Cusack
No, so long as they have valid beneficiary designations. They have to stay in the name of the wage earner while s/he lives.
Answered on 5/07/11, 2:26 pm