Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

Will vs. Beneficiary

Which supercedes in Louisiana: A valid Will or Beneficiary named in previous insurance policy as to who gets the money?


Asked on 6/12/04, 12:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Perry Staub Taggart Morton

Re: Will vs. Beneficiary

When the asset at issue in a Louisiana decedent's estate is a life insurance policy, the policy proceeds are received by the beneficiary named under the policy, not by any of the heirs or legatees in the succession. I hope this answers your question.

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Answered on 6/12/04, 12:37 am


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