Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana
Life insurance and retirement proceeds
If the deceased did not name a beneficiary on these policies, who has the right to them ( spouse and/or children)?
Asked on 4/18/08, 1:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Maguire
James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law
Re: Life insurance and retirement proceeds
The proceeds would become part of the decedent's estate, and would go to the legatees under in the decedent's will, or to the intestate heirs if there is no will.
Answered on 4/18/08, 4:06 pm