Legal Question in Insurance Law in California

Beneficiary to life Insurance

My friend (x mother in law)just pasted away and left me benefiary to a life insurance policy. Her son is coming to me now and saying I need to give him $4000.00 for the funeral expences according to a will.

Do I write him a check or is this my money only. I contacted the insurance company and they said I am the only one on this policy.

She told me when she was alive that I was getting this money.


Asked on 8/02/04, 10:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Beneficiary to life Insurance

Insurance policies are outside the control of the will. It is your money (assuming you are correct about being the sole beneficiary). Do what you will with it, but honor your friend's memory, of course. -Robert

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Answered on 8/04/04, 5:53 pm
Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

Re: Beneficiary to life Insurance

Why don't you ask him to see a copy of the will, read it, and do what is right even if that is not necessarily what is legal.

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Answered on 8/04/04, 7:41 pm
Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

Re: Beneficiary to life Insurance

Why don't you ask him to see a copy of the will, read it, and do what is right.Maybe this is something you might want to do since your friend gave you this gift. Your question requires a moral, not legal, answer.

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Answered on 8/04/04, 7:42 pm


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