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In Florida is the surviving spouse liable for debt?
In Florida the estate of the deceased is going to be responsible for the debts. Indirectly, the spouse is going to pay the debts, either by a smaller inheritance or as a beneficiary of the goods and services purchased by the spouse.
Is surviving spouse the legal beneficiary of a life insurance policy if a different beneficiary is named?
No, the spouse is not. The beneficiary is named. There are laws that require the spouse to sign an acknowledgement that there is life insurance that she is not the beneficiary of.
Is surviving spouse responsible for debt of deceased spouse in Florida?
Indirectly, the spouse is going to pay the debts, either by a smaller inheritance or as a beneficiary of the goods and services purchased by the spouse. The estate of the deceased is responsible for the debts.
Must spouse be beneficiary on life insurance in Texas?
No, but whoever you list they have to have an insurable interest such as another family member.
In the state of Florida how do you get your ex-spouse off as the beneficiary?
The Florida Probate Code In Florida, divorce does not remove the ex-spouse as beneficiary under a life insurance policy. Florida takes the position that the life insurance policy is a contract and should not be interfered with unless fraud is involved. Check your insurance policy to be sure who you have named as beneficiary. Do not rely on the numerous statutory probate codes to determine who will get the insurance proceeds. If you want to change the beneificary of your life insurance policy and the divorce decree is final, complete a new beneficiary form, keep a copy and send it to the insurance company.
Do you have to list your spouse as your beneficiary on your retirement application?
No, but you may need to ensure that the spouse if you are estranged cannot make a claim against this as an estate in the event of anything happening to you if that is what you want.
In the state of Missouri does the spouse who is not the beneficiary on an IRA have to sign acknowledging that they are not the beneficiary?
In most cases, the spouse of the owner of an IRA is the default beneficiary. Therefore, there would be a legal document that would need to be signed acknowledging that he or she is not a beneficiary.
What if a spouse dies and you may be a beneficiary to their 401k but you divorced 10 years ago are you still eligble?
IF you are still the beneficiary on file for your ex-spouse then you are legally entitled to that money. If there was an updated beneficiary that lists other people as the beneficiary then you are not. On caveat is if you are listed as the beneficiary and the ex-spouse has a will in place that leaves the account to someone else, then you are not entitled.
If you take out a life insurance policy name your father as beneficiary and then get married but don't change the beneficiary to your spouse does the spouse have any rights to the policy?
No. The beneficiary is whoever is specifically named on the policy.
Can the spouse of a self-employed person be a beneficiary of a Health reimbursement arrangement?
Yes the spouse of someone who is self employed can be a beneficiary of a health reimbursement arrangement. You can choose whoever you want as your beneficiary.
How should one go about deciding who should be a beneficiary for an estate?
The declaration of a beneficiary or list of beneficiaries for an estate can be a difficult undertaking. The estate is typically given to the spouse. However, if this person is unable, one should list their closest relative who is capable of caring for the estate.
Can an ex lay claim to their former spouse's life insurance if a new spouse was named as the beneficiary?
No.
