First of all, check the divorce decree. It may specify that all such agreements are null and void at the time of the decree.
If the person has died, if you are beneficiary, the executor is required to notify you. If they are still alive, the only way is to ask them. There is no requirement that they tell you!
if someone died and left an insurance policy and named me beneficiary how can i find out
Presuming your father is still alive, why don't you simply ask him?
Bank accounts do not have beneficiaries. If you are not an authorized account holder, and you would know if you are, you have not access. The estate will distribute in accordance with the will.
That information is private between the account owner and the bank. Many people execute beneficiary forms on their accounts to bypass probate. If the owner of the account is alive, you can always ask them and if they choose not to tell you, than there is basically nothing you can do.
If you are a beneficiary of a will you will be notified when the will is presented to the court for allowance and appointment of an executor.
If he put you in as the beneficiary, then Yes. Look at the policy and find where it says beneficiary to make sure.
You may be the beneficiary of the will and there may not be any insurance. If you were named on an insurance policy, the insurance company will find you. They have your name and probably your address, both of which are required to name you as the beneficiary. Also contact the executor of the will, as they may have records on the policies involved.
My mother is up in age and in poor health, she has several life insurance policies. She wants to know if a beneficiary needs to be changed or can her will surfice?
My mom
All you have to do is call the insurance company and ask. If you have the policy handy, you will find the phone numbers on the paperwork. You may also wish to contact the agent if his info is readily available. If you are not the owner or beneficiary they may not be too forthcoming on info but they can tell you if it was in force.
Nothing. The benefactor will have to find another beneficiary, unless it has already been accounted for.