Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Can the executor of an estate force someone to pay expenses out of their half of a life insurance death benefit? The executor and myself are the 2 sole parties named on the life insurance policy. Can she withhold my half at her discretion?


Asked on 4/01/12, 3:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michele Cusack Pollak & Cusack

If you are a named beneficiary on the policy, it is not part of the estate and the company should pay out your share only directly to you.

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Answered on 4/02/12, 8:14 am


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