Atlanta, GA asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Georgia

Q: If I'm left money in a will is the executor responsible in getting that to me?

Is there a way to find out if my dad's pension & life insurance was left to

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P. Justin Thrailkill
P. Justin Thrailkill
Answered
  • Probate Lawyer
  • Fayetteville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: The executor is responsible for administering the will and distributing property pursuant to the will after paying off the debts of the estate. Pension and life insurance would not likely pass through the probate process, as you can typically assign death beneficiaries for those. You can contact the executor or contact the pension and life insurance companies directly to get answers as to whether you are on those policies or not.

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