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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.
What is the difference in the percentage distribution between a primary and contingent beneficiary in a life insurance policy?
The primary beneficiary receives the full payout if they are alive when the policyholder passes away. If the primary beneficiary is deceased, the contingent beneficiary receives the payout. The percentage distribution refers to how the payout is divided between the primary and contingent beneficiaries.
What is the difference between a contingent beneficiary and a primary beneficiary in a life insurance policy?
A primary beneficiary is the first person or entity who will receive the life insurance proceeds upon the policyholder's death. A contingent beneficiary is the second choice who will receive the proceeds if the primary beneficiary is unable to do so.
What is the difference between a primary beneficiary and a contingent beneficiary in a life insurance policy?
A primary beneficiary is the first person or entity who will receive the life insurance proceeds upon the policyholder's death. A contingent beneficiary is the second choice who will receive the proceeds if the primary beneficiary is unable to do so.
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
