QUESTION
What are my options if the insurance company won't cover my father's funeral?
Asked on Dec 01st, 2011 on Estate Planning - Michigan
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My father passed away in October and his ex-wife was listed as the beneficiary and I was listed as the contingent. However, they divorced 10 years ago and she was ordered to cash in the policy and she did not. The divorce decree stated that my Dad was to maintain life insurance for the two minor children and he did not. His financial situation suffered due to cancer. Now, the insurance company will not pay out to the funeral home and cemetery. They implied that the minor children are entitled 100% to the claim and to avoid litigation I must come up with an agreement with my Dad's ex-wife. We live in the state of Michigan. What are my options?
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File a declaratory action against all parties to have the court declare the rights of all to the policy proceeds.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2011 at 9:47 AM