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.

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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.

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Answered on 3/18/05, 6:12 pm


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