Legal Question in Insurance Law in Texas

benefits

dad died in a car accident. my grandmother is beneficary. she has altimizers. my aunt has power of attorney over her. Does benefits go to aunt or his kids


Asked on 1/31/08, 9:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: benefits

Not enough facts...beneficiary implies insurance policy..but damages from a car accident imply loss of companionship, support..etc..if someone was liable for accident...insurance goes by contract to named beneficiary, damages go to family...ie wife, children etc

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Answered on 1/31/08, 5:37 pm
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: benefits

The benefits go to the beneficiary. The POA has the power to spend it for the benefit of the grandmother.

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Answered on 1/31/08, 9:51 am


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