Legal Question in Insurance Law in Texas

As Owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy on my ex-husband, do I have recourse in recovering court costs and attorney fees for an interpleader hearing in federal court? The children of the decedent from a previous marriage are claiming right to the proceeds. Are there any cases historically referencing these facts and what was their outcome?


Asked on 9/15/10, 11:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Leon David L. Leon, P.C.

Typically, a policy on an ex disqualifies the ex from being a beneficiary. The funds would go to the contingent beneficiary UNLESS the policy is mentioned in the divorce decree or the policy was purchased/modified after the divorce, or there was an ERISA issue with the policy.

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Answered on 9/20/10, 7:10 pm


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