Estate Planning Research Pulse
Are Your Savings Accounts Ready to Be Passed On?
Wealth Defender HQ Bottom Line
If you haven’t named a beneficiary on your savings accounts, the money may have to go through probate before your heirs can access it. Check with your bank to confirm whether each account has a beneficiary listed and how to add one if needed. Naming a beneficiary may make access easier, but the article’s overview does not explain the bank’s requirements.
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What the source reports
Your savings may have to go through probate if you don't name a beneficiary. Here's how to make it easier for your heirs to access the money.
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