Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
My father died over thirty years ago. I just found out he has an old life insurance policy. My mother has remarried, for about twenty years now. I am the only legal heir. The person handling this claim said that because my mother was married to my father when he died, she has to make the claim. Is this true or can I somehow make the claim?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Even though your mother remarried, she is still your father's legal heir. Also, she may have been named as a beneficiary on the life insurance policy. The claim is hers to make.
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