Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

life insurance and probate

these are the facts: my sister died recently. my mother has cashed in on an insurance policy for $100,000. she is also a principal in the estate, i have released my interest to a third party. is there a potential conflict of interest with my mother? should my sister's estate receive any of the insurance proceeds? HELP!


Asked on 4/27/99, 2:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Melody Stickel-Martinez Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

Re: life insurance and probate

FLORIDA LAW: If the insurance policy had your mother as a beneficiary then this policy does not go through probate and is not included in your sister's estate.

Melody Stickel-Martinez

Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

10031 Pines Boulevard, Suite 217


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Answered on 4/27/99, 6:29 pm


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