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Beneficiary without my own will
I have been informed by the executor of a deceased relative’s estate that I am beneficiary. I’m married and my husband is already deciding how the money should be used and I disagree. I intend to keep the money in my name only. I intend to see a financial advisor and also make a will so that my children will benefit from this money if I should pre-decease my husband. Is it possible or advisable for me to make a will with a provision for money that I have not yet received, or should I wait until I’ve received it? If I died before I received the money who would get the money?
Asked on May 18, 2009 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The money you inherit is yours alone, and if you wish it to remain so, it is a good idea to put it into a separate account with your name only. You may include it in your will by saying something like, "any and all money inherited by me during my lifetime goes to my children equally", and specify the account or the bank where the money will be located. If you die before you received the money, it would go to the alternate beneficiary specified in your deceased relative's will.
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