If there is no living beneficiary then the beneficiary becomes the estate of the insured. If there is a will the administrator of executor will have the benefits to pay for last expenses and then pay out as the State Law mandates. If there is no will the magistrate or probate court will assign an administrator or executor to handle these items.
Only if the policy owner, sends a written request to the Insurance Company to do that.
If no beneficiaries are named on a life insurance policy, or all named beneficiaries are deceased, then benefits will be paid to the insured's estate.
The proceeds of the life insurance policy legally and contractually belong to the named beneficiary of the policy, in this case the caretaker.
Ask the insured if still alive, or check the policy. You can also call the insurance company and ask customer service if you are the beneficiary. You would need the policy number.
If they are named the benificiary of the life insurance policy. If they are not, it goes to the named individuals. If no one has been named, the policy will normally pay the estate and the procedes distributed according to the will or intestacy laws.
if the owner of a life insurance policy dies and the policy is on her son. What happens to the ppolicy and is it part of the estate.
Hello, I am trying to see if a person had a life insurance policy in California. The person is deceased and I would like to see if a benificiary was named.
Write to them (with the policy number for which you think you are a beneficiary) and ask.
If you are the insured you can change the beneficiary at any time as long as it is not an irrivocable beneficiary and there is insurable interest
On most life insurance policies only the owner of the policy can make benificary changes. So it really doesn't matter who is paying the premiums, but rather who owns the policy.
You need to have it corrected if it is possible, if it is not possible, you may have to go to court in order to receive benefits if you are the beneficiary. It is important to always make sure legal documents have correct names and spelling.
Does it matter who signs the check to pay for a policy, either the insured or the beneficiary for tax purposes.