Nonprobate assets are often overlooked. Many clients and even some legal professionals focus only on the will, neglecting nonprobate assets like IRAs, 401(k)s, life insurance, and joint accounts. This can unintentionally override a will's provisions.
Nonprobate assets are a cornerstone of modern estate planning. They offer advantages like privacy and cost savings because they bypass the time and expense of the probate court. For example, life insurance proceeds and retirement funds with designated beneficiaries are often protected from creditors and can be distributed quickly.
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