Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Hampshire
Life Insurence listed with probate
If Mom'sinsurence had a family beneficary does it have to be listed in with Mom's assets?
Asked on 4/14/07, 3:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce L. Dorner
Dorner Law Office
Re: Life Insurence listed with probate
The facts presented are quite limited. As a general rule, which may not be applicable in your situation without more facts, if the policy has named a sole individual as beneficiary, the proceeds are paid directly to that beneficiary outside the probate. However, depending upon ownership of the policy, it may be included in the gross estate for purposes of tax computations.
Answered on 4/14/07, 3:04 pm