The executor of the estate will review the will and contact any person indicated for a disbursement.
Beneficiaries will be notified by the executor. That may be an attorney or a family member, or even a bank.
To properly conduct probate, all natural heirs are notified. Beneficiaries named in the will are also notified.
Typically, the person creating the will (the testator) will inform you if you are named as a beneficiary in their will. After their passing, the executor of the will is responsible for notifying beneficiaries of their inclusion. Additionally, you can inquire directly with the executor or the testator's attorney to find out if you are named in the will.
The company or agent is not required to notify any of the beneficiaries. Usually only the owner/insured are notified.
When the estate is opened, all possible beneficiaries should be notified. In most cases service must be made before the court will issue a letter of authority to the executor. That allows everyone to know what is going on.
All possible debtors need to be contacted. All natural heirs and any beneficiaries of the will also need to be notified. These are the responsibility of the estate.
The executor typically informs beneficiaries of their inclusion in the will after the testator has passed away and the will has been filed for probate. This process can vary by jurisdiction, but beneficiaries should generally be notified within a few months of the testator's death.
Generally, if a life insurance company is notified of the death of the insured and there are named beneficiaries, the company pays off upon official notification of the death. You should speak with a customer service representative at the insurance company who can review your situation and advise you how to obtain your share of the proceeds.
The plural form for the noun beneficiary is beneficiaries; the plural possessive form is beneficiaries'.
The will is filed with the court. Along with it will be other forms that ask for an executor to be appointed and that the beneficiaries have been notified. Consult with a probate attorney in your state for more assistance. Most courthouses can provide a probate packet that has the forms and directions.
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The beneficiaries are not entitled to talk to the attorney, their attorney should do that.