Life insurance benificary rights?

[sadlyscared]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TN
My grandmother had a life insurance policy on my mom who died. She is named the sole benificary. Can my step father take it away saying he's the rightful heir?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TN
My grandmother had a life insurance policy on my mom who died. She is named the sole benificary. Can my step father take it away saying he's the rightful heir?

The beneficiary of the policy gets the money. It is not a part of the estate.

 

[Betty]

The beneficiary named in the policy (if living) gets the proceeds.