Monthly Archives: February 2026

Does Undue Influence Apply to Payable on Death Beneficiary Designations?

Many banks and credit unions give account holders the option to add a payable on death (POD) beneficiary to their checking and savings accounts. If you do this, then the account becomes a non-probate asset. This means that the beneficiary does not have to wait until the estate of the original owner of the… Read More »