idahoadventurer
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Hi all,
My estranged dad recently died and I found out as a result that the I was named as a beneficiary on a really old insurance policy.
My dad bought this policy I guess when I was a little kid and when he and my mom were still married. He named myself and my brother as beneficiaries. This was between 31-38 years ago. My dad since divorced my mom and also my step mom and was married to his third wife of 20 years when he died.
My step step mom is upset that he didn't change the beneficiaries to her and that my brother and I are still listed. Therefore, she told the funeral home to send my brother and I the bill for his funeral - using the insurance to pay for it. Neither my brother and I will sign the release giving the approval for this b/c we do not agree with it. I have submitted my claim to the insurance company.
I found out this morning that my step step mom has obtained a lawyer to try and keep me from getting any money from this policy. Is this possible? Or when you are listed as a beneficiary that is firm.
Any insight into this would be appreciated. I am wondering if I need to obtain a lawyer or is she "blowing smoke." I am not sure how she would have any legal grounds. Again, thanks a lot for any insight.
JIM
Hi all,
My estranged dad recently died and I found out as a result that the I was named as a beneficiary on a really old insurance policy.
My dad bought this policy I guess when I was a little kid and when he and my mom were still married. He named myself and my brother as beneficiaries. This was between 31-38 years ago. My dad since divorced my mom and also my step mom and was married to his third wife of 20 years when he died.
My step step mom is upset that he didn't change the beneficiaries to her and that my brother and I are still listed. Therefore, she told the funeral home to send my brother and I the bill for his funeral - using the insurance to pay for it. Neither my brother and I will sign the release giving the approval for this b/c we do not agree with it. I have submitted my claim to the insurance company.
I found out this morning that my step step mom has obtained a lawyer to try and keep me from getting any money from this policy. Is this possible? Or when you are listed as a beneficiary that is firm.
Any insight into this would be appreciated. I am wondering if I need to obtain a lawyer or is she "blowing smoke." I am not sure how she would have any legal grounds. Again, thanks a lot for any insight.
JIM