Generally, no. Life insurance proceeds are paid directly to the beneficiary of the policy, if that person is living at the time of the insured's death. If a contingent beneficiary is named, the proceeds are paid to him/her.
If the policy specifies that the proceeds are to be paid to the estate of the insured, or if none of the named beneficiaries are living upon the insured's death, proceeds will be paid to the estate. In that event, they become part of the Estate. If the law of the State in which the insured died requires a probate proceeding (usually depending upon the size of the estate), the life insurance proceeds would pass through the estate.
Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.
You file a probate under the name the person used while they were living. If you want to add an "also know as" or "formerly knows as" then you add it after their name. If you file a probate under a name not used by the decedent then it would have the appearance of trying to avoid creditors or notice to next-of-kin.
The probate court clerk will have the will on file.
Yes, you can file for probate without a will. If there is none, the intestacy laws for the jurisdiction (state) will be used to distribute the estate.
No you'd have to file your loss notice with the company that insures your car or your medical insurance policy. Homeowners Insurance policies provide no coverage for the automobiles.
If you believe that you are a beneficiary of someone's life insurance policy, but don't know which insurance company - go to court and request to see the probate file of the deceased's estate. It should be listed there.
No. The only action necessary is to contact the financial institution that holds the mortgage.
No Florida does not require you to use a lawyer to probate an estate, but probate can be complicated
Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.
Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.
It does not happen automatically. Someone has to file for the probate to be opened.
Different jurisdictions have different rules for filing probates. In Massachusetts it is done by county at the Probate and Family Court. In Massachusetts, wherever you file a probate you can also file a will for safekeeping while the testator is still alive. There is no federal "central" register of wills.