Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
Responsibilities as the beneficiary
If a family member passes and the living family members were not appointed beneficiary legally can the living family force the insurance beneficiary pay for the funeral expenses?
Asked on 5/12/01, 5:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Responsibilities as the beneficiary
Insurance company paying death benefits can require that proceeds are paid to the proper beneficiary. If the policy has a named beneficiary then they must pay when presented with a copy of the certificate of death and proper identification. If payable to the estate then they can require that a personal representative for the estate be appointed before they pay the money.
Answered on 6/25/01, 3:34 pm