Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
What if your husband dies and he has life insurance and if his deceased wife is the beneficiary who does it get paid to?
Asked on 5/16/16, 9:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
I'm afraid the ex wife would get it. Life insurance proceeds unless the named beneficiary is "the estate of [insured person]" the proceeds are paid outside of the estate process and go to whomever is named beneficiary.
Answered on 5/17/16, 8:00 am