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Life insurance made out to the estate but no will in Florida how can the spouse claim?
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∙ 15y ago
An Administrator would need to be appointed by the court and the proceeds of the insurance would pass as intestate property. You should seek the advice of an attorney if that is the only asset of the estate to determine if there is any easier option available in your state.
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==One Answer== Spousal election is the method used in certain states for a spouse to claim a portion of the estate of a deceased spouse who disinherited them by will. Generally the disinherited spouse can elect to claim a portion equal to what they would have received if the decedent had died intestate.
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Yes!
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