No, the insurance money goes to the beneficiary named in the policy. If the beneficiary is not named, or the estate is named, it will go into probate.
The estate of the deceased is liable. If you inherit any money, property or valuables these should have been used to settle the estate. If there was no estate then you will need to show this to the IRS.
The estate would need to be reopened and the funds would pass according to the terms of the will or by the laws of intestacy if there was no will. A fiduciary would need to be appointed to represent the estate and distribute the funds.
You need to file a claim against the estate. Provide the documentation and receipts to the executor. Your claim will be added to the others.
Accountants have more authority (and financial experience) than an individual. They will be able to locate any outstanding money owed to a person's estate - and balance any money owed by the deceased to external parties.
An estate has to be opened for your deceased daughter. That check will be deposited into the estate account. You need to consult an attorney about an estate if you haven't do so already.
No. That money belongs to the beneficiary of the policy.
No, the relative would need to be included in the will, be named as a beneficiary or power of attorney, or be owed money by the estate. The executor of the estate will be in touch if any funds are available.
You may need to be appointed the fiduciary of his estate because the proceeds will be paid to the estate. You should contact the insurance company for their policy regarding a situation such as yours.
They are certainly able to do so. There has to be a full accounting of the funds in their control. They may need to pay off debts of the estate.
Generally, no. So long as a beneficiary is designated the Policy does not need to be and should not be included as part of an estate. The Policy proceeds or "death benefit" is the property of the named beneficiary, they are not the property of the deceased and therefore not a part of the decedents estate. Only when the Insured failed to designate a beneficiary or no eligible beneficiary is available would the Life Insurance Policy proceeds revert to the named insured and then be included in the Estate.If the policy was owned by someone other than the deceased, the insurance proceeds will not be part of the estate.Since estate taxes (when applicable) can be as high as 55% and the claims of creditors can take an entire estate, it is very important to consult an experienced lawyer prior buying any life insurance policy to ensure that the proceeds go to the heirs and not to pay taxes or the deceased's creditors.
No. You would need to file a timely claim against their estate.
You need to be appointed Administrator of the estate.