What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I live in S.C. and recently my mother passed away. She had 2 life insurance policies and named one of my brothers to one, and another brother to the second one. I was under the impression that though the money was left to them, I also thought it was their duty to then distribute the money apropriately in 3 equal divisions. She did not have any of those trusts that are uncontestable, just a plain old insurance plan with a beneficiary. What are my rights in getting 1/3 of the monies and assets due to me? Thanks, Jennifer