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FL Statute 222.13 states death benefits payable to a specific beneficiary are exempt; but, I have read that life insurance proceeds (upon death) paid to a beneficiary are not exempt. Are not Life Insurance proceeds a death benefit? Thank You.
answered on Aug 6, 2015
It depends upon the facts. You have not provided enough facts for a complete answer. You asked this over two years ago, and I hope you have found an answer by now.
answered on Aug 5, 2015
If you could sue them, that would be known as a "chose in action" and the trustee in your bankruptcy would get the proceeds to pay to your creditors, most likely.
answered on Aug 4, 2015
The standard contract is 33 1/3 percent if no suit is filed, and 40% and up if suit is filed.
I have not yet signed the papers to the judge just the pre ones with mine and their lawers
I am in the U.S. Navy and I was arrested on base for a false insurance claim for a car accident I got in in February.I never meant to commit fraud and the other persons insurance paid for everything because it was his fault.
answered on Jul 29, 2015
Do not call the opponent in a criminal matter, let the attorney you hire do that.
This insurance was to pay my credit account in the event of disability. I became disabled, but despite repeated attempts to show that I am still a full-time employee there (although now on medical leave), they denied my claim. I have proof in the form of paychecks, a print screen of my full-time... View More 
answered on Jul 29, 2015
You can sue them in small claims court but you cannot include damages for emotional distress.
answered on Apr 18, 2015
You don't. You have already claimed the exemption. There probably has to be a hearing, and you would need to hire an attorney for that.
got us a $ but now the lawyer wants our insurance company to put the Public Adjuster on our check and he for a joint check but he is not on our policy??
I work in claims and I would like to know how I can find, from a law suit complaint, if the health insurance company is asked to intervene or to protect its lien by itself? Any specific paragraph that explains this? Please assist.
answered on Apr 16, 2015
I do not know what you are asking. More facts are needed. Discuss this with the company attorney.
answered on Apr 15, 2015
You get another ticket for not having proof of insurance. You didn't know that you have to have insurance for any vehicle you are driving?
answered on Jan 27, 2015
Whenever you have a legal problem like this, it is always best to go have a full discussion with an attorney.
How liable am I if the other parties damages exceed the maximum payout of 20k from my insurance company ?
answered on Jan 27, 2015
You would be responsible for the rest of the damages.
I called the company and they are sending me some paperwork from their insurance company. They want me to send the metal to them and e-mail pictures of my husbands broken tooth pieces. Should I send them the metal piece, if I take a picture of it ?
answered on Jan 27, 2015
No, you should not. What you should do is contact a personal injury attorney immediately.
answered on Jan 27, 2015
Beneficiary of what? Insurance? Why is this question in Insurance defense?
I am beiing sued my insurance company will not represent me because we dispose of an ladder which became critical in the case. What are my options?
answered on Jan 22, 2015
What are you asking here? It does not make much sense to me at all. I need to know a lot more facts than you have given.
Spouse has life ins. Policy on himself through work (example: Railroad) Can he change the beneficiary before a divorce is granted?
answered on Dec 27, 2014
Well, he could do that, but you need an attorney on your side to make sure that the life insurance secures the future payment of the support.
Wash the claim dept said its not a claim
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