What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan
I was the recipient of a life insurance policy. The life insurance company said I was free to do what I want with the check. The deceased placed in the will that I was "beneficiary of life insurance policy to be used for funeral expenses". Prior to probate, I was given a paper to sign over the policy, not drafted by the insurance company, which said I was giving this over on my "free will". I didn't sign it. The remainder of the money for funeral expenses is to be taken out of the estate, and I'm an heir anyway. If I'm the beneficiary, don't I have a right to determine how it's spent?
I was the recipient of a life insurance policy. The life insurance company said I was free to do what I want with the check. The deceased placed in the will that I was "beneficiary of life insurance policy to be used for funeral expenses". Prior to probate, I was given a paper to sign over the policy, not drafted by the insurance company, which said I was giving this over on my "free will". I didn't sign it. The remainder of the money for funeral expenses is to be taken out of the estate, and I'm an heir anyway. If I'm the beneficiary, don't I have a right to determine how it's spent?