Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland
My brother passed away and his life insurance policy was left to my mother who is deceased as well. Will the life insurance policy go to my brother's estate or will it go to my mothers estate?
Asked on 6/16/16, 9:22 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cedulie Laumann
Arden Law Firm, LLC
The answer will depend on the language of the life insurance contract for that particular life insurance company. In some cases if the named beneficiary predeceases the insured person, it reverts to the estate of the insured person. In other cases, contingent beneficiaries are written into the contract. Either way, the insurance carrier should be able to pull up the policy and let the PR of the insured know.
Answered on 6/16/16, 10:51 am