What to do if my wife recently learned upon her moms passing that she was named the benificary of a small life insurance policy and is trying to collect?

What to do if my wife recently learned upon her moms passing that she was named the benificary of a small life insurance policy and is trying to collect?

Her brother and sister have been trying to obtain this money. Her brother did have power attorney prior to her mom’s passing. Do they have any claim to this money? Plus, her sister has recently sent a letter to all family members making several false accusations about my wife. Are there any legal steps we can take to stop her from sending anymore such letters?

Asked on January 1, 2013 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania

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