Q: When a person passes away from Asbestos, is there any way to find out whom they made there beneficiary?
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A: HI - while your question is a bit vague, I will answer the best I can. If someone dies from asbestos (mesothelioma/lung cancer/asbestos), those who have a statutory right to file a Wrongful Death claim/case are heirs (typically surviving spouse and/or children). Someone who dies from Asbestos Disease cannot prevent a Statutory Heir from filing a Wrongful Death case. If you are a direct heir of someone who died from asbestos, please call my office. With regards to "Beneficiary" status of Decedent? That relates to Estate/Probate documents. If the person who died from Asbestos left a will/Trust - that will determine who the Beneficiary (and the Trustee) is. If you are an immediate heir OR Beneficiary OR Specifically mentioned in the Trust/Will/Estate Documents - you will get "Notice". If I didn't answer question, please do call me.
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