QUESTION
How do I claim a deceased person's insurance policy?
Asked on Dec 16th, 2011 on Estate Planning - Wisconsin
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My father recently died and his insurance policy has the name of his girlfriend. What do I do?
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Inheritance of an insurance policy is governed by the beneficiary designation supplied by the owner of the policy to the company. If you have reason to suspect that the designation was not the policy owner's true intention you should consult a probate attorney to review the situation and advise you.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I'm not sure I understand your question - are you saying that you believe you are entitled to collect on this policy even though someone else is named as the beneficiary? Generally speaking, the insurance policy will pay out to whomever the owner names as the beneficiary.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
Nothing at all. If he named the girlfriend, the money is hers. That cannot be changed.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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Nothing unless her name was fraudulently put on the beneficiary designation or if you have evidence that she exercised undue influence.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
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Do you mean the girlfriend is the beneficiary on the policy? If so, you cant claim it, unless the signature was obtained by fraud. A father has no obligation to name an adult child as a beneficary on a policy of insurance unless previously ordered by the court.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2011 at 7:12 PM