Can I Leave Frequent Flyer Miles Behind in My Estate Plan?

You might be able to include other assets outside traditional ones in your estate plan, including frequent flyer miles. Certain U.S. airlines will allow you to leave your accumulated miles in your will.

You will need to contact the airline’s frequent flyer department directly to see whether or not they allow this. If they do allow it, make sure to ask questions about whether or not any limitations are exposed.

If the options are limited as to who will be able to take over your unused miles, such as a spouse, then you need to know this in advance so that you can name this person outright in your estate.