Tampa, FL asked in Insurance Defense, Family Law and Education Law for Florida

Q: I submitted paper work to claim a life insurance that my mom left me. There is a problem with her last name.

She died in PR im in FL. They are asking for a notarized form that says that she is the same person due to different last names. Im in FL the company is in PR. What can I do? Please help. Thanks!

3 Lawyer Answers
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: I don't understand your problem. Fill out the form, sign it before a Florida notary public, and mail it to the insurance company.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Unless the insurance proceeds are very small you would do well to hire a Florida lawyer who knows how to deal with foreign insurance companies. This problem might need an apostille certification.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Puerto Rico is an American territory. I could be wrong, but don't think an apostille certification of a Florida notarization is necessary.

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