Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: life insurance policy and probate

Ask teh life ins. company. They will probably require the probate. Good luck.

Re: life insurance policy and probate

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If this was truly an old insurance policy I doubt that it named as beneficiary "the trust of a probated will". It seems likely you have misread the policy. I would not be surprised if the beneficiary was the estate, however.

Without reading the actual document, it is hard to provide any valid opinion on this question. I would suggest that you query the insurance company and see what they require. If that does not resolve your question, you should consult a qualified probate attorney.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.