PYKE, PRESLEY & ASSOCIATES
Session 203: FEB 2026
Estate Planning · On Demand

Beneficiary Mistakes That Undo a Good Plan

The beneficiary designation that quietly overrides your will — and how to keep every account in line with your plan.

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A retirement account or life-insurance policy pays whoever the form names — regardless of what your will says. That mismatch undoes good plans every week.

Charles shows how to audit and align every designation so nothing contradicts your intentions.

Common questions

Should a trust be my beneficiary?
Sometimes — it depends on the account type and your goals. It is worth checking.

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