Estate of Schaad
Petitioner and appellant Ruby Don (the administrator) is the mother of decedent Bruce Schaad. She was appointed administrator of decedents estate. This dispute is over the distribution of the death benefits of decedents 401(k) retirement plan. Decedent had named Sonia Schaad (ex-wife) as primary beneficiary and ex-wifes adult daughter, Kristina Loriaux (stepdaughter) as alternate beneficiary of the 401(k) benefits. Decedent and his ex-wife were still married when decedent made these beneficiary designations. They were divorced before decedents death, however. Ex-wife disclaimed any interest in the 401(k) benefits after decedents death. The probate court awarded the benefits to stepdaughter as the alternate beneficiary. The administrator appeals this determination. Court affirm.
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