Can retirement account funds go directly to heirs instead of the estate? | NC

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Q: Can retirement account funds go directly to heirs instead of the estate? A: Yes. Retirement funds generally pass outside probate when the plan records name a living beneficiary. But being an heir does not automatically give someone a right to the account. The beneficiary designation and the retirement plan’s terms usually control, and a will normally does not override them. If no named…