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Do Accounts With Beneficiaries Go Through Probate?

by NonStuffyAttorneys | Jul 30, 2026 | Estate Planning Mistakes

In most cases, no. Accounts with a properly named, living beneficiary pass directly to that person and skip the South Carolina probate process entirely. This includes retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and bank accounts with a payable on death (POD) or...

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