When a beneficiary dies before a testator there are two things that can happen--either the gift will lapse, meaning that it will not pass to them but will stay with the estate or the gift (in this case money) will go to the family of the now deceased beneficiary. Whether one happens over another will depend on the wording in the will and the nature of the gift
Goes to the beneficiaries heir's or estate.
They remain in the Social Security fund to be paid to other beneficiaries.
It is a part of the estate. It needs to be included in the assets and used to pay off any debts. If there are no claims or debts, then the beneficiaries will get the money.
People who are deceased do not inherit money. Many wills indicate alternate beneficiaries, but if there is no stated alternate, then the courts must rule on what happens to the estate.
The designated beneficiaries.
Yes, there is legal requirement for informing beneficiaries if you choose to withdraw money from your own IRA. The beneficiaries have no legal right to your money before you die. However, the legal system will allow anyone to sue anyone else for anything they like. Of course, all situations may be unique. If you are concerned about issue, recommend you consult with an attorney for legal advice.
The executor can use the money for the benefit of the estate, not for their personal use. They are entitled to payment for their services.
Usually the insurance company takes extreme care to locate and pay beneficiaries who are listed by the decedent. If they cannot find a person, then the money is held until they can. You could contact the insurance board, but first check to be sure that the person who did not get paid was actually a beneficiary.
FDIC insurance is the insurance that covers your money in a bank up to a specific amount for all of your accounts. It has nothing to do with beneficiaries.
An executor is charged with acting in the best interests of the deceased and adhere to the stipulations of the will. An executor may acquire money from the estate if: 1. there are specific stipulations in the will that the executor is entitled to funds as compensation for their efforts. 2. The executor is a named beneficiary of the will, a situation that often happens with couples.
The life insurance company holds the money without contributing interest. There is no time limit on the time you can file a death claim.
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.