Jensen v. Estate of McGowan

OPINION

Harry O’Dell McGowan died testate on June 30, 1983. He was survived by two daughters and a sister. In his will, McGowan made testamentary provision for one daughter, and the residue of the estate was left to his sister.1 McGowan was an employee of the Better Building Company and had participated in the company’s *183pension and trust plan. The pension plan provided for the payment of death benefits to the designated beneficiary. McGowan, however, failed to designate a beneficiary of his pension fund and also failed to seek distribution of these funds through his will. Article VII,…