Does a Retirement Account With a Beneficiary Avoid Probate? | NC

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Q: What happens to a retirement account if there is a beneficiary designation instead of payment through probate? A: Usually, the retirement account passes directly to the named beneficiary. It does not go through the probate estate, and it is not distributed under the will. The plan administrator pays based on the plan records and beneficiary form. The personal representative should not assume…