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I just discovered that I was the sole beneficiary for a policy purchased by a distant relative years ago. How do I find out if I have any money coming?
I just discovered that I was the sole beneficiary for a policy purchased by a distant relative years ago. How do I find out if I have any money coming?
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I can't find my dad's insurance policy and don't know what company he had it
The first step would be to carefully check any of his papers for receipts, canceled checks or other clues that would help identify the company. If that fails, you could try sending a letter with his name and address to some of the largest companies
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What is a contingent beneficiary, A revocable beneficiary, And irrevocable beneficiary?
Generally, a policy has a beneficiary and a contingent beneficiary. The money would go to the beneficiary in the event of the death of the insured. But, if the first beneficiary had already died, the contingent beneficiary would receive the proceeds.
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Because she was listed first. Is this right?
My sister and I were listed by my deceased father as beneficiaries. The insurance company paid the proceeds to my sister because she was listed first. Is this right?
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Filing a claim
To file a claim on a life insurance policy, for which you are the beneficiary, you should contact a local office of the company, if it has one. Call and ask for instructions or go in person.
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What is the effect on a beneficiary's federal income tax liability?
Proceeds of a life insurance claim are generally not subject to federal income tax if it is paid to a named beneficiary.
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What is the effect of social security payments on a beneficiary?
Social security payments have no effect on the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Also, life insurance proceeds have no effect on the beneficiary's social security payments.
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Number of beneficiaries
Generally, a policy has a beneficiary and a contingent beneficiary. The money would go to the beneficiary in the event of the death of the insured. But, if the first beneficiary had already died, the contingent beneficiary would receive the proceeds.
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Changing beneficiary
Once a life insurance policy has been issued and is in force, the owner of the policy (who would often also be the insured) is free to change the beneficiary.
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Naming beneficiary(ies)
When you apply to take out a new life insurance policy, the insurance company requires that the beneficiary (or beneficiaries) have an insurable interest in the insured.
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Who can take out a policy on my life?
If someone else wants to take out a life insurance on your life, your agreement and an explanation of the reason for the insurance (such as a business relationship) would be required.
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Who can take out a policy on my life?
If someone else wants to take out a life insurance on your life, your agreement and an explanation of the reason for the insurance (such as a business relationship) would be required. Also, parents would be allowed to take out policies on young child
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