Death and Frequent Flier Miles
In our estate planning practice, we regularly discuss with our clients who they want to receive their assets.
At times, our clients will wonder whether their frequent flier miles can be inherited, and how they can go about transferring these miles to their loved ones after death. The answer, as is often the case, is, “It depends.”
All airlines have their own rules related to transferring frequent flier miles after death. Sometimes the transfer of frequent flier miles after death is precluded under the airline’s documentation, although there can be exceptions. If a client desires to maintain and eventually attempt to transfer his or her airline miles to a loved one after death, we advise them to contact the airline to determine if this is possible and what procedures will be required to make this transfer.
Our experience has […]