What to do if I believe my ex-wife forged my name on some papers for a life insurance policy?
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What to do if I believe my ex-wife forged my name on some papers for a life insurance policy?
My ex-wife has an insurance policy on me from over 15 years ago when we were married. How do I find out the name of the company? I believe she forged my name on some papers for the policy.
Asked on January 30, 2012 under Insurance Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
She probably did not forge your name but the validity of the beneficary designation will be ab issue now. 15 years age when you were married she had what is known as an insurable interest in your life. That means that husbands and wives can take out insurance policies on their spouses with out their consent. However, the insurable interest ended when you were divorced and now the issue of ownership and beneficairy designation needs to be determined. She will probably not be able to collect if that is any conselation to you now. But finding out may not be easy. Just start snooping. If you have an inkling now follow that instinct. Good luck.
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