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Old 08-03-2009, 03:19 PM
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Beneficiary Wording


What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland
A life insurance policy that belonged to my father (he died in 1978) recently came to light. The beneficiary was my mother (she died in 2000) or any living children. This policy was apparently purchased before they divorced. My father remarried and I have 4 half-sisters. Would they also be entitled to proceeds from this policy (don't know amount yet) since they were not products of my mother and my father?
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Old 08-04-2009, 11:13 AM
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Have you discussed this with the insurance company?

The check is going to be issued to your mother's estate.

Did your mother leave a last will and testament that was probated in court?

DANDY DON IN OKLAHOMA (tiekh@yahoo.com)
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Old 08-04-2009, 01:06 PM
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Since it says "or any living children" I would say it won't go to your mom's estate. It will go to any biological or adopted children of your fathers.
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Old 08-07-2009, 02:50 AM
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Agree. Since says "or any living children," will not go to your mother's estate but to any living children of your father equally.
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