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Generally, the proceeds will be paid to the named beneficiary. However, the Survivor should discuss the situation with an attorney.

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Q: What does it mean when the beneficiary of a life insurance policy is the employer but there's a surviving spouse who is not listed as a beneficiary?
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Can you get insurance if your not the homeowner?

Yes, It is possible to purchase insurance on behalf of the owner. The Homeowners insurance policy must be in compliance with local law. The legal owner must be the beneficiary and must be listed as the loss payee for the insurance contract to be valid.


What happens if you find additional insurance policies where beneficary listed is absolutely excluded in trust?

In order to find a trust with life insurance proceeds the trust must be named as the beneficiary of the insurance policy. Then the trust documents specify what the funds are used for that are in the trust. If there are other life insurance policies that are still active and have other individuals named as the beneficiaries then the money from those policies cannot be placed into the trust and will be paid directly to the current beneficiary listed with the insurance company. The trust will have no claim whatsoever on these policies. It could be that these policies had their beneficiary changed when the trust was set up and the trust is the current beneficiary of them as well and he just didn't put the change form in the policy. Whatever is on record with the insurance company will be the person that the benefits are paid to no matter what.


Can you insure a house you do not own?

You can if what your doing is buying or arranging insurance on behalf of the legal owner. The owner of the property needs to be the primary insured beneficiary. Other parties interests can also be listed on the policy.AnswerNo not really. The insurance looks for ownership documents I guess.


Can a surviving spouse file a claim when they are not listed as the beneficiary in the will?

Yes. In most states in the United States a spouse cannot be disinherited by a will. The spouse can file a claim under the doctrine of election. By filing such a claim, the surviving spouse is generally awarded an intestate share of the estate. You should consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction who can review your situation and explain your options.


How do you trace ownership of a life insurance company who is no longer listed in Virginia?

Contact the Virginia Department of Insurance and ask them for help. They are used to calls like this.

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What if no beneficiary is listed?

If no beneficiary is listed on an insurance policy the proceeds will be paid to the decedent/owner's estate.


Person listed as beneficiary?

A person listed as a beneficiary is the receiver of any proceeds from an insurance policy. They are normally named in the policy document or can be named in a will.


If you are the beneficiary listed on an insurance policy how can a person or persons not listed on the policy contest the claim if a change of benefit form was requested but never submitted?

Legally and contractually the named beneficiary is the beneficiary.


If you are not listed as a beneficiary on your fathers life insurance policy are you entitled to anything?

You are entitled to no proceeds from the life policy if the beneficiary or contingent beneficiary is still alive.


There is no beneficiary on my mother's life insurance policy?

If no beneficiary is listed on a life insurance policy then the benefits are payable to the insured's estate. The beneficiary can be changed at any time prior to the death of the insured if this is the person's desire.


Can ex-spouse collect deceased husbands insurance if first deceased wife name is still listed as beneficiary?

No, an ex-spouse can't collect a deceased husbands insurance if the first wife is listed as beneficiary even if the fist wife is now deceased. The money will go to the beneficiary's heirs.


Is beneficiary information on life policy a public record?

No it is not. The beneficiary information is listed on the policy and with the home office of the insurance company, but there is no reporting of it elsewhere.


Do life insurance policies have to be listed in probate?

No if there is a surviving spouse and the children are grown


If the person that dies listed a beneficiary instead of a son do the benefits go to the beneficiary or the son?

For an insurance policy and/or retirement benefits it goes to the beneficiary designated. For a will, there could be grounds to contest it.


What if there is no surviving spouse who would the life insurance go to?

In the event that there is no surviving spouse, the death benefit would go to the contingent beneficiary. The contingent beneficiary is best described as "the runner up". This person should have been listed when the application for insurance was submitted. If for any reason this is not the case, the death benefit would then be subject to probate. You must also remember that people are human and do make mistakes and may have not listed your beneficiaries correctly. If that is the case the contingency beneficiary is the person named in you policy (which is the binding contract that the insurance company must legally be bound to). To be sure of what is true for your exact case get a free analysis from a team of professionals, just so there is no surprises. E-mail (freeinsuranceanalysis@yahoo.com).


What is the adjective form for beneficiary?

The word beneficiary is a noun but is also used as an adjective. Examples: Noun: You are listed as the beneficiary on your Aunt Alice's life insurance. Adjective: The beneficiary result of saving your money is that you can afford that vacation.


If you are named beneficiary on an accident life insurance policy and your relationship to owner is listed as wife but never legally married are you still entitled to receive payment?

The Insurance company should ideally check the validity of the relationship (whether legal spouse) at the time of issuing the contract or at the time of naming the beneficiary. Again the basic essence of Insurance contract is the valid insurable interest. I presume the Insurance contract is binding on the insurance company and the surviving spouse need to be compensated with the benefit amount of the Insurance contract.