Legal Question in Insurance Law in New Jersey
insurance beneficiaries vs wills
My father's will splits everything 50 50. My sister is beneficiary to iras and insurance policies. Does this over ride the will?
Asked on 3/18/05, 5:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kozyra
Kozyra & Hartz, LLC
Re: insurance beneficiaries vs wills
Yes, depending on the language.
Answered on 3/18/05, 6:00 pm
Scott Diamond
DIAMONDLAWYER
Re: insurance beneficiaries vs wills
no. specific named beneficiaries are outside the estate. The will controls those items in the will, the named bennie control those items requiring beneficiaries.
Answered on 3/18/05, 6:12 pm
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