Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Reassignment of beneficiary

If changing your beneficary on an insurance policy, IRA, or retirement plan is desired, is it required that your spouse be notified, be present, or approve?


Asked on 4/29/06, 11:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Reassignment of beneficiary

General contract law says that you can change the beneficiary as you wish, without your spouse being present or agreeing. I seriously doubt that Ohio law is different.

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Answered on 4/29/06, 12:49 pm


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