QUESTION
Do you have to have a will probated before you can cash in an insurance policy?
Asked on Mar 25th, 2019 on Wills and Probate - Texas
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My mother left an ins policy with me as beneficiary but they are telling me in addition to the copy of the will and the death cert, I need to send them some paperwork that I will get after I probate the will.
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It sounds as though the insurancy company requires an Order Admitting Will to Probate. You could argue with them but you must submit the Will for probate anyway. You can save yourself time and energy by hiring a local probate attorney to do that.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2019 at 5:06 AM
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