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Do I have a legal claim to my Uncle's Property who named me his beneficiary, but being contested by his surviving children?
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Answered on January 07, 2020
Life insurance will typically pass according to a beneficiary designation, not a will. However, someone may contest the designation in your favor....
Do we need to give our dad's wife a portion of life insurance if she was named in the will but not on the policy?
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Answered on October 16, 2019
Life insurance purchased during marriage is a community property asset. Although if the policy was obtained through an employer, ERISA may apply...
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Can I contest a will if my stepmother stated she would not care for my father if he doesn't make her sole beneficiaries
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Answered on January 04, 2019
That could be powerful evidence of undue influence. You should contact a probate litigation attorney.
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My husband life insurance company. Do they have the right not to pay?
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Answered on September 27, 2018
It depends on the policy terms and the statements made in the application. You should consult with an experienced life insurance...
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What Can I do to get life insurance to pay me?
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Answered on September 25, 2018
The insurance company is likely to file an interpleader lawsuit and name you and the contesting brother as defendants. You should immediately...
Life estate deed filed day before home owner died, how long do you have to contest it.
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Answered on July 28, 2018
Yes. The deed can be challenged. In this scenario, clams could include that the deed should be declared void due to lack of capacity, undue...
Can my mother contest my brother & I as beneficiaries on his life insurance?
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Answered on August 11, 2017
AIG will send out a pre-interpleader letter. That may be the letter you have received. The next step will be to hire a lawyer to represent your...
My husband died without feeling in the benefactor on his life insurance?
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Answered on June 30, 2017
I disagree somewhat with the other answers. Because he obtained the insurance through his employer, the policy is likely not governed by Texas...
I am sole named beneficiary to my brothers life insurance policy. Can his ex-wife or children file a claim on the proceeds?
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Answered on June 14, 2017
There are numerous potential reasons to contest a beneficiary designation. One of the major ones is fraud, a subset of undue influence. Another...
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What if life insurance beneficiary to the executor?
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Answered on June 14, 2017
The wife might have a community property claim to a share of the proceeds. It depends if the policy is ERISA and whether it was purchased during...
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