Q: I recently found out my mom had a life insurance policy at her time of death in 2010 that my brother received because he
Was next of kin. Without informing me the money was split up between my 2 brothers and 1 sister and I didn't receive a dime. What can I do to get my fair share of the money I'm owed?
A:
The specific facts of the situation will dictate how you should proceed. There are numerous questions that need to be answered. To start:
Have you confronted him?
The insurance company should have contacted all beneficiaries directly. Why didn't this happen?
How was everything else addressed upon your mother's death?
Was she married?
How much is at issue?
How did you just recently find out?
Why were you excluded?
Paying for an attorney for an evaluation and consultation may worth the money. Fourteen years could be only one obstacle. Good luck.
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