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Which supercedes - beneficiary listed on pension plan or last will and testament?

Asked on Apr 03rd, 2012 on Wills and Probate - Maryland
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If will states that all assets/accounts/pension money should go to children but spouse is listed as beneficiary on the pension plan - who rightfully has claim to the pension assets?
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The beneficiary designation trumps the will.
Answered on Apr 03rd, 2012 at 1:06 PM

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