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No, a 401(k) cannot be willed to an heir because it bypasses the probate process. Instead, 401(k) accounts typically have designated beneficiaries, and the assets are transferred directly to those individuals upon the account holder's death. It's important for account holders to keep their beneficiary designations updated to ensure their wishes are honored.

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