Do I have to divide any money or estate left to me if not instructed to?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I have just lost my grandmother. She left me her 401k, life insurance, and I’m pretty sure her estate ANSWER BY MARGARET CROSS-BELIVEAU: As a beneficiary of the 401(k) and life insurance, you will inherit these assets outside of probate. Her estate will be governed by her will. If she named you as the sole beneficiary, then only you will inherit. Legally, you are not required to share a bequest that a testator made