Q: Who has right over my husband's life insurance and land after he passed. His kids? or I? His son is named beneficial on
A: Typically proceeds from life insurance policy goes to a pre-designated beneficiary. So it could have been anyone: you, his kids, neighbor, parent, friend etc. But if he did not name any beneficiaries, then it goes to his estate. If there is a will, then it will go to whoever he designated in the will. If there is no will, the proceeds will be divided according to the intestacy laws in TX. For real property, it depends on whether it is community property or personal property. And then it also depends on if it is solely owned or jointly own or if there is any right of survuvirship. As you can see, it is not something that can be answered based on your 3-line question. You should consult with a probate attorney.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
