Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

Rights of a Widow

Over the past couple of years my brother was having financial difficulties and needed me open up a joint bank account with him. In addition, he put me as the recipient of his life insurance policies. I also helped him to buy a condo, which he is on the deed and I am on the quick deed for.

My brother is now getting married and I'm wondering what will happen when he dies. Will his new wife get the condo, the money in the bank, and the life insurance policies? Or will they remain mine?


Asked on 12/15/04, 3:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Rights of a Widow

The short answer is no with regard to all three. Your name on the deed, bank account, and beneficiary of the insurance property will control.

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Answered on 12/15/04, 5:29 pm


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