Does A Will Override A Life Insurance Policy? 
Great question ! In most every case , as long as you have named a specific beneficiary -LRB- and be sure you 've checked to ensure that the person you 've named is the one you want to receive it and not an ex-spouse or deceased parent -RRB- the proceeds of life insurance will pass through probate court as designated . That may not be the case if there was no specific beneficiary named , or the person that you 've named is no longer alive to receive it . I advise my clients to review their beneficiaries periodically , and especially after major life changes to help keep things the way they planned . Need more info ? Please contact me . Thanks for asking ! 