Probably not, depending on the way the will was written. The beneficiary's heirs might inherit.
Yes, a witness to a will can be a beneficiary, but this may vary by jurisdiction. In some places, if a witness is also a beneficiary, it could invalidate their bequest, while in others, the will remains valid, and the witness can still inherit. It's essential to consult local laws or legal counsel for specific guidance.
Yes, an ex-wife can inherit from her ex-husband if he has not written a new will and the old will still names her as a beneficiary. In many jurisdictions, divorce does not automatically revoke a will, so the terms of the existing will remain in effect unless legally changed. However, laws can vary by state or country, so it's important to consult with a legal expert to understand the specific implications.
You are entitled to no proceeds from the life policy if the beneficiary or contingent beneficiary is still alive.
IF you are still the beneficiary on file for your ex-spouse then you are legally entitled to that money. If there was an updated beneficiary that lists other people as the beneficiary then you are not. On caveat is if you are listed as the beneficiary and the ex-spouse has a will in place that leaves the account to someone else, then you are not entitled.
yes. until you change the beneficiary they will stay on there
You will receive the death benefit unless your brother has changed the beneficiary. Regardless of marriage, divorce, life changes, etc; unless the insured contacts their insurance company and changes their beneficiary, the money will go to the specified beneficiary; FYI- your brother would not be required to notify you as current (or ex) beneficiary if he changed the policy. Also, many life insurance policies have a primary and a successor beneficiary; the successor is the person who would receive the benefit if something were to happen to both the insured and the primary beneficiary.
Of course. The beneficiary is the person designated to get the money, not the insured.
In order to ensure that a wife collects her deceased husband's insurance policy, it is beneficial to transfer the beneficiary of the policy while the husband is still alive. If the beneficiary of the policy is also deceased, it would be wise to seek legal help.
If you are the named beneficiary then of course you can claim it!
Beneficiaries will always collect 1st. Primary then contingent. If no one as named beneficiary is still alive, it would go the primary beneciaries survivors. The claims department of the insurance company will assist you. 4lifeguild
If the person has died, if you are beneficiary, the executor is required to notify you. If they are still alive, the only way is to ask them. There is no requirement that they tell you!
If the beneficiary of a policy has died, the estate of the beneficiary can still collect the insurance payment, assuming that the beneficiary does have an heir or heirs of some kind (as most people do). Note that this is a fairly unusual situation, because normally when a beneficiary dies, a new beneficiary is named. There is no reason to allow the policy to have no living beneficiary, unless the insured and the beneficiary happen to die at about the same time, and there is no time to name a new beneficiary.