Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
individual retirement account
Does an individual retirement account ("IRA") have be probated in the estate even if beneficiaries are named? Does the IRA have to become part of the estate?
Asked on 4/24/00, 6:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard O'Neill
The O'Neill Law Office
Re: individual retirement account
Yes and no. The IRA is a part of the estate because it is something the deceased owned at the time of his or her death. It is included in all calculations for tax purposes and listed on the accounting.
The IRA itself is not probated, only wills are probated. But, you still go through the process with the IRA along with all of the other assets.
If you need more help feel free to give me a call at (610) 635-5555.
Hope this helps,
Answered on 5/31/00, 7:55 am
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