What to do if both of my parents have long since been deceased but I have found a paid up life insurance policy of which they were the reciprocal beneficiaries of?
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What to do if both of my parents have long since been deceased but I have found a paid up life insurance policy of which they were the reciprocal beneficiaries of?
I am the only son; there is no property involved other than the policy which is only $1000. I have 2older sisters who want to sign off with no contest. Can I get an affidavit without going through probate and having to paying $250 to file, plus notary expenses.
Asked on February 22, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
Nathan Wagner / Law Office of Nathan Wagner
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You probably will not have to go through probate to collect the life insurance. Just contact the life insurance company and tell them you wish to make a claim against the policy. The insurance company will tell you how to proceed. You will need a copy of your parents' death certificates.
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