Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kansas

voluntary investment palns and divorce

a male resident of Kansas participated in a voluntary investment plan. T he current spouse was named primary beneficiary. Subsequentlyu, they divorced and the plan was awarded to the male in the divorce decree. However, the ex-wife was not removed as beneficiary. The male dies and the ex-wife claims the plan proceeds. Are the proceeds part of his estate and does she have a cliam to them?


Asked on 10/17/00, 3:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Carothers Sherrard, German & Kelly

Re: voluntary investment palns and divorce

Dear Sir or Madam:

Usually divorce will cut off the benficiary interest in the policy of the ex-spouse. However, a precise opinion could only be made with more facts and a determination as to which law would apply.

Let me know some additonal facts and I can render a better opinion.

Patrick W. Carothers

Sherrard, German & kelly, PC

35th Floor Free Markets Center

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 355-0200 x6153

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Answered on 11/15/00, 7:45 am


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