No, the owner of a life insurance policy does not have to be the payer. Pretty much anyone can be the payer.
The life insurance owner is the person who buys the policy and has control over it, while the insured is the person whose life is covered by the policy.
The owners name is listed on the life insurance application unless it was changed at some point. Any change was also mailed to the policy owner and should be added to the policy. Only the owner can make changes to the policy.
Yes
If the life insurance is already in force and you are the owner you can keep it and she can do nothing about it. Any other scenario you would need her permission, ok, signature or what have you.Added: In many divorce-type situations it is a court ordered requirement of the divorce decree that a life insurance policy on the life of the alimony/child support-payer be kept in force at all times.
It depends on who is the owner of the policy. The policy owner has complete control of the policy once issued. If you are the owner you can cancel it or just change the beneficiary if you want. If she is the owner forget it. You have no say so on the policy.
You would apply for a policy on her. She would have to consent to sign as the insured, you would be the owner, premium payer and beneficiary.
The new owner of a life insurance policy if the original owner dies before the insured.
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.
You cannot purchase insurance on someone without their knowledge and participation. The insured has to answer the underwriting questions in person and sign the application in the presence of the insurance agent. The insured does not have to be the policy owner or payer. The owner is the only person that can make changes to the policy including changing beneficiary, address, payment method, etc.
No.
Please clarify your question. When you ask if the policy is in your name, are you trying to determine whether you're the insured, owner or beneficiary of the contract? Do you know who's paying the premium on the policy? It's highly likely that the premium payer is the owner of the policy and can get the information that you're seeking from the insurance carrier. Contact MIB, they may have info on polices "you" have applied for.
The life insurance owner is the person who buys the policy and has control over it, while the insured is the person whose life is covered by the policy.
The owners name is listed on the life insurance application unless it was changed at some point. Any change was also mailed to the policy owner and should be added to the policy. Only the owner can make changes to the policy.
This will depend on some factors. Who is the policy-owner? The policy-owner is the only person who can cancel the insurance policy,
Yes
Do I have to pay tax on my exhusband's life insurance if I am also the benificary of the policy?
The owner of a life insurance policy is most frequently, but not always, the insured. If the insured is not the owner, and is still alive, he/she can contact the consurance company or the agent and designate another person as the owner.