Oklahoma Estate Planning Myths: A will covers transfer of all your assets

From the series Oklahoma Planning Myths . . .

MYTH: A will covers disposition of all your assets.

FACT: A will only covers property titled in your name alone at your time of death. Property such as jointly held assets, retirement plans, and life insurance will pass to the surviving owner or designated beneficiary.

In planning, be certain that you have the property that will not pass under your Last Will and Testament set up to go where you want it to go.

For other information on estate planning, including a podcast called “Estate Planning Demystified” check out my Oklahoma Estate Planning page.

This material was adapted from the firm Tellie Coleman, attorneys at law. Tellie & Coleman has an excellent website with some great resource material.