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If the policy is "owned" by the person whose life is insured, almost anybody can be named as a beneficiary; though once a person is named, changing the name will depend on other factors. If the policy is owned by somebody else who wants to name his-or herself, the person must usually show an "insurable interest." In other words, there has to be a good reason why money should be paid out on the person's death -- that there is some monetary consequence to the proposed beneficiary by the person dying. This, for example, could include partners in a business, or key employees in a business. This type of naming would require consent of the insured.
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What if no beneficiary is named on a life insurance policy and they have a spouse what happens?
If an insured has a policy where there is no named beneficiary, or the named beneficiary is deceased, then the benefit will be paid to the insured's estate.
Is surviving spouse the legal beneficiary of a life insurance policy if a different beneficiary is named?
No, the spouse is not. The beneficiary is named. There are laws that require the spouse to sign an acknowledgement that there is life insurance that she is not the beneficiary of.
Life insurance part of estate?
Life Insurance and EstatesNO, not if the named beneficiary is not deceased. The proceeds of a life insurance policy belong to the named beneficiary not to the deceased. It should not under any circumstances be included in the estate of a deceased or the probate process. If no beneficiary is named or if all beneficiaries are deceased then their is no alternative. When their is no named beneficiary then the value of the life insurance policy reverts to the insured and must then be included as part of the deceased estate
What happens to the proceeds of a life insurance policy if there is not a named beneficiary?
The life insurance benefit will be paid to the deceased's estate.
If a life insurance policy is contested how does a judge determine intent if a new beneficiary form was requested but never submitted?
The life insurance policy is a contract. A judge can not determine "intent". Whoever is the named beneficiary is the beneficiary by contract.
If you take out a life insurance policy name your father as beneficiary and then get married but don't change the beneficiary to your spouse does the spouse have any rights to the policy?
No. The beneficiary is whoever is specifically named on the policy.
Is a parent the beneficiary of their child's life insurance?
This all depends on who took out the life insurance policy and who was named as the primary beneficiary at the time. The primary beneficiary is named within the policy document. The primary beneficiary may or may not be the father and/or mother. If the primary beneficiary is deceased, then check the policy for a named contingent beneficiary. If there are no named beneficiaries living, then the policy proceeds become part of the policy holder's estate. Please consult with a qualified attorney, to determine guardianship of the child's estate. Ask the insurance agent and a lawyer for a free consult to be sure.
In Louisiana if you are not married and have no children who can be named as a beneficiary to a life insurance policy?
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Does the person who is named Beneficiary on a Life Insurance Policy have to split the money if they are sole beneficiary on the Life Insurance Policy however in the Will states that assets be divided?
If the insured has died the proceeds from the insurance will be paid AS STATED IN THE POLICY. The proceeds of the claim are not part of the assets of the deceased's estate.
Is life insurance considered as the estate of the deceased?
only if there is no beneficiary named on the policy, or if the beneficiary(ies) deceased before the insured.
Can you have a secondary beneficiary on your life insurance?
Yes, you can have a secondary beneficiary on your life insurance policy. If the primary beneficiary is no longer living when you pass away, the secondary beneficiary would receive the proceeds from your life insurance policy.
Who is the beneficiary for your life insurance?
The beneficiary of a life insurance policy is the person or entity designated by you when you apply for the policy and when it is issued by the insurer.
