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Contingent beneficiary means that on a will or insurance contract a person receives the benefits only if all of the predetermined conditions have been met
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What happens if the beneficiary of a life insurance policy is deceased?
Generally, if the beneficiary is deceased, the proceeds go to the contingent beneficiary, or if none, to the estate of the insured. An attorney must be consulted to direct you on how to handle this in your state. It depends on whether the beneficiary predeceased the insured. If the beneficiary died before the insured then the proceeds go the the contingent beneficiary. If there is not a contingent, check the contract, it probably is paid to the Owner of the Estate of the Insured. If the Beneficiary died after the Insured, the proceeds go to the Beneficiary's Estate. It is important to have a contingent beneficiary specified in your life insurance policy. This way, if the beneficiary passes away, the contingent beneficiary will benefit. If there is no contingent beneficiary, and the beneficiary has deceased, the proceeds of the life insurance policy, go to the estate and is distributed according to the Will.
When talking in life insurance what does contengent mean?
In regards to life insurance, contingent usually means secondary. For example a contingent beneficiary is a secondary beneficiary, not the primary beneficiary. The contingent beneficiary would receive the proceeds from a life insurance policy if the primary beneficiary were not alive when the insured person dies.
Can an estate be a contingent beneficiary?
Yes.
If the beneficiary of a life insurance died before the policy holder do you need a copy of the beneficiary death certificate?
Yes. If there is a contingent beneficiary, the insurance company will need proof that the primary predeceased the principal in order to pay the contingent beneficiary. If there was no contingent beneficiary named the insurance company will pay the proceeds to the principal's estate.
Who receives the money from life insurance if the beneficiary is deceased the insured or the heirs?
The contingent beneficiary, if one was named.
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.
Can you name someone older than you as your beneficiary on your life insurance policy?
Yes. You should also name a contingent beneficiary in case the primary beneficiary predeceases you.
What is the time limit during which proceeds will be held at interest for a contingent beneficiary after the death of the insured?
Indefinitely or until the contingent is found and paid.
Is a general power of attorney allowed to add self as contingent benefactor on life insurance policy?
It is the person you are naming that has the power of attorney that can be the contingent beneficiary. You would be better to create a trust and make the trust the beneficiary
What if the beneficiary of a life insurance is deceased?
When a life insurance policy is purchased, the purchaser (usually the insured) designates a primary beneficiary and a contingent beneficiary. The contingent beneficiary gets the proceeds if the primary beneficiary predeceases the insured. The insured can name a new primary beneficiary by contacting the insurance company or the insurance agent. THIS IS ONLY TRUE FOR PURCHASED LIFE POLICIES___ NOT POLICIES THROUGH AN EMPLOYER UNDER ERISA.
Who becomes the beneficiary of a CD when the designated beneficiary is deceased?
Generally, when the named beneficiary is deceased and there is no contingent beneficiary named then the account will revert to the estate of the owner and pass as intestate property unless there was a will with a residuary clause.
What is a contingeny beneficary?
A Contingent or Secondary Beneficiary will receive the proceeds from a life insurance policy after the Insured's deaths, if the Primary Beneficiary does not survive the Insured Person. This means, if the primary beneficiary is not alive at the time of death of the insured person, then the contingent beneficiary will receive the proceeds from the life insurance policy. Examples of situations which may give rise to the contingent beneficiary receiving the proceeds from a life insurance policy. 1. The insured and primary beneficiary die in an accident together, for example, a car accident. 2. The primary beneciairy dies, and the insured forgets to update the beneficiaries for his/her life insurance policy.
