Navigating Nonprobate Assets-The Impact of Reich v. Reich on Omitted Spouse Claims. Can a surviving spouse claim a share of nonprobate assets like IRAs? In Reich v. Reich (2024), the California Court of Appeal ruled that such assets, governed by beneficiary designations, are beyond the reach of California’s omitted spouse doctrine. This decision underscores the importance of updating estate plans and clarifies the limits of statutory protections.
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