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Is life insurance exempt from being claimed for bills in an estate?
STILL ONE OF THE GREATES BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Life insurance with a named beneficiary is paid outside the estate, directly to that beneficiary. It is not subject to any other claims by anyone involving the decedent. (It is also not taxed). Unfortunately, some people name themselves or their estate (which is the same) as the beneficiary. Then it simply becomes another asset of the estate to be taxed, and distributed after handling the claims against the estate.
Can hospitals file claims against an estate?
Of course they can! Any creditor can place a claim against the estate. That is how they get paid the money the are owed.
If a decedent has life insurance are debts paid from the life insurance proceeds?
If there is a named beneficiary the life insurance proceeds bypass probate and the beneficiary will receive the money. If none is named, the proceeds are paid over to the estate. If the proceeds are paid over to the estate the debts of the decedent must be paid before any assets can be distributed to the heirs.
What happen if you don't reveal a felony conviction on your insurance policy?
Insurance could become invalid and if any claims have been paid by the insurance company they could ask for that to be paid back to them.
What is the title of the person in an insurance company who calculates the amount of compensation to be paid?
A claims representative or claims adjuster fits this description.
Will my life insurance policy have to pay my student loans?
No. Life insurance is paid the the beneficiary named in the policy, your creditors have no claim against the insurance proceeds EXCEPT if the proceeds are paid to your estate.
What happens to the proceeds of a life insurance policy if there is not a named beneficiary?
The life insurance benefit will be paid to the deceased's estate.
Are life insurance benefits taxable in North Carolina?
When paid to a single beneficiary it usually isn't. If it is paid to your estate then it could be.
You are the successor trustee of your deceased mother's estate in California Are you responsible for her credit card debt?
No, you are not PERSONALLY liable for your mother's debts. Debts of the deceased are paid from the estate, so as the Trustee for that estate, you would have to see that the debts are paid from the estate. Creditors must file a claim against the estate to be paid, and state laws dictate the time limit for filing such claims.
How many death claims were paid by Primerica Life Insurance as a result of the 911 attacks?
48
How are homeowner claims paid to person who had deed but not policy?
Homeowner insurance claims are paid to the policy holder, in a condo and the damages are being reimbursed by the association the deed and title holder gets the refund
How do you calculate incurred claim ratio in motor insurance?
For a given period, Claims paid during the period+Outstanding claims at the end of the period-Outstanding claims at the beginning of the period
