Legal Question in Insurance Law in California

Beneficiary

Before I was married I purchased life insurance and named my children as the beneficiares. Now that I am married will my spouse be entitled to the policy if something were to happen to me, even if she is not named on it?

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Asked on 9/15/08, 5:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

Re: Beneficiary

Maybe up to 1/2, if she argues with the beneficiary and the insurer. By not changing the beneficiary, if you want her to receive anything, you are basically inviting a lawsuit after you die. Now is the time to straighten things out, so make the effort to do so.

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Answered on 9/19/08, 7:12 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Beneficiary

Revise your estate plan immediately, life is uncertain.

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Answered on 9/16/08, 2:20 pm


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