Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Hampshire

When a person dies and has life insurance, does the payment to designated beneficiaries have to go through probate court and does the person have to have a last will and testament if this is their only "asset".


Asked on 1/12/11, 6:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce L. Dorner Dorner Law Office

Life insurance is a private contract between the company and the insured to pay a sum of money to a named beneficiary. Generally it does not go through probate. There are execptions to the general rule and it would likely be worthwhile for you to meet with an attorney to review all the facts and circumstances to see if there is anything outside normal bounds in your particular case.

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Answered on 1/17/11, 6:42 am


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