QUESTION
Does a spouse have legal rights to a deceased spouse's life insurance if he made her sign the change in beneficiary against her will?
Asked on Nov 07th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
5 ANSWERS
One would have to be able to prove the allegation that the completed process of changing the beneficiary was against the desire. One should expect that if much time has passed since an alleged forced change, the failure to raise the issue until after death may be met with suspicion. One should have counsel to assist in challenging the action. It is a safe bet the new beneficiary will be likely to have counsel to preserve the status quo.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2013 at 4:27 AM
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Did he hold a gun to your head? Was he beating you? Then maybe. If he said I won't agree to the divorce unless you sign or I won't give up my rights in the house unless you sign, probably not. You need to talk with a local attorney about the details to figure out if you have rights or not.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2013 at 3:51 AM
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See an attorney, any illegally forced "agreement" is suspect and subject to potentially being held invalid.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2013 at 3:30 AM
Bruce Provda
This sounds more like a probate estate question. I believe that you would have to prove that you signed under duress, such as a witness or other solid fact.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2013 at 3:29 AM
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First, I believe there is a 6 month statute of limitation on this issue so act quickly. Second, how did he force you? if he used violence call the cops.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2013 at 3:12 AM