Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
when someone dies without a will and has a insurance policy that the beneficiary is also dead. How does that money get distributed to next of kin (sisters in this case) and how is the money probated?
Asked on 7/06/14, 6:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly
Kevin J. Connolly
the insurance is paid to the estate of the beneficiary. It will be distributed o he next of kin through an intestate administration proceeding. Probate is for wills only.
Answered on 7/06/14, 6:31 pm