10/09/2026
Many people assume their estate planning is done once they have a will or trust. But an incorrect or outdated beneficiary designation can unravel your carefully crafted estate plan.
Beneficiary designations can actually override a will, so it’s important to keep them up to date. Have a living trust? It’s not always a good idea to choose your trust as the beneficiary of your retirement savings because it can leave your heirs a sizeable tax bill.
Click the link in the comments for some important info about beneficiary designations — trust or no trust.