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If a deceased person has a beneficiary on their CD's is that money considered part of the estate?
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No. When the decedent arranges for an account to pass to a named beneficiary on death the proceeds pass directly to the beneficiary upon the death of the decedent. Those proceeds are not a probate asset and this are not part of the probate estate.
For computation of tax purposes, the proceeds are counted in the gross estate. However, most estates in the US do not reach the threshold for paying an estate tax.
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Are retirement benefits the same as life ins on an estate?
Retirement Benefits after Death?NO. Retirement benefits cease once a person dies and therefore would not be part of an estate. When a person Dies, they are no longer considered "Retired", They are after death considered "Expired".Life insurance also is not part of an estate unless there is no named beneficiary. The proceeds of a life insurance policy belong to the beneficiary named on the policy, Not to the deceased nor to the deceased estate.
Is the beneficiary of a deceased person usually the executor?
It is relatively common to for a beneficiary to be executor. They are more likely to get the estate closed quickly.
Is a pension considered part of the deceased estate when money is owed to bank?
Only if the beneficiary to the plan is the estate. If the beneficiary is a person and not the estate, the asset passes to the person. It may still be subject to the decedent's debts, however, unless it is exempt such as in Texas. Of course, the bank would have to know about it to pursue collection.
Is the beneficiary of a life insurance policy responsible for funeral expenses of the deceased?
No. All monies of a deceased is gathered in to their estate, then all debts of the deceased are paid, then legacies are paid out. Policies payable to a person are payable to that person.
Can a person be executor and beneficiary of insurance policy and sole right to the insurance money?
Yes. Insurance proceeds, unless the beneficiary is the estate, are payable directly to the person who is named as the beneficiary beneficiary. As such, the policy proceeds pass "outside" of the estate and do not become a part of it. If the same person who is the named beneficiary of the policy is also the executor of the estate, he/she is required to carry out the directives of the Will. This includes paying legal debts of the deceased, ensuring protection of the value of the assets of the estate, and distributing the assets as directed in the Will.
If the person listed beneficiary on a life insurance policy is deceased will it automatically go to the current wife?
It will go to the alternate beneficiary, if one is listed if not it will be paid to the estate to be distributed in the same way as any other money in the estate.
Is a 401k considered part of an estate?
It is considered part of the estate for the purpose of determining estate tax. It is owned by the decedent if that person had the right to change the beneficiary up until the moment of his or her death. It may pass outside of a probate estate, however, if there is a valid beneficiary designation. State law should also be considered.
Is pension considered part of an estate?
Only if the beneficiary to the plan is the estate. If the beneficiary is a person and not the estate, the asset passes to the person. It may still be subject to the decedent's debts, however, unless it is exempt such as in Texas. Of course, the bank would have to know about it to pursue collection.
How do I find out if I am a beneficiary on a deceased person's bank account?
Bank accounts do not have beneficiaries. If you are not an authorized account holder, and you would know if you are, you have not access. The estate will distribute in accordance with the will.
After death can beneficiaries liquidate annuities?
The only person who can deal with the estate is the deceased's executor.However, if the decedent arranged for an annuity to pass to a named beneficiary on death the proceeds pass directly to the beneficiary upon the death of the decedent. Those proceeds are not a probate asset and this are not part of the probate estate.
Is life insurance considered part of deceased person's estate when money is owed to credit card companies?
No it is not part of their estate, because once the person is dead the life insurance benefits belong to the designated benificiery.Who unless it is their spouse, is not responsible for the deceased debts.Edit: Life insurance proceeds payable to the beneficiary(s) are not themselves subject to collection by the deceased person's debtors. However some contracts, agreements, and loans do include the right of the debtor to collect from the borrower's heirs. You or your attorney should examine the terms of the credit card agreements to determine this.The face value of a life insurance policy itself on the other hand...if owned or controlled by the deceased person, for the benefit of their own estate or if no beneficiary is listed, or if the policy is gifted to someone else within 3 years before the decedent passed away... it IS included in the decedent's estate and subject to federal and possibly state estate taxes.
Does the estate of a deceased person pay the taxes until probate and deed is in beneficiary name?
In general, the estate of a deceased person is responsible for paying any taxes owed until the assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. Once the probate process is completed and the property is transferred to the beneficiary's name, they would become responsible for the taxes going forward. It is important to consult with an estate attorney or tax professional for specific guidance based on your situation and jurisdiction.
