My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Florida
background:
My ex-husband passed away last week unexpectedly at the age of 38. Our 12 year old daughter was his only child. I have a very rocky relationship with his family; parents and brothers so I have no idea of knowing what his will stated, though a few years ago he stated that 75% of his estate would go to our daughter and the remaining 25% will be split between his siblings. In our separation / parenting agreement that was signed about 2 years ago, we both agreed to take out life insurance policies with the other party being named beneficiary. I have a 150,000 policy and he was supposed to have a 250,000 policy. I have absolutely no idea if he ever took out his policy.
My questions:
What can I do to protect my daughters interests with regards to his estate?
Do I need to hire an attorney?
How would I find out if he did have a life insurance policy?
If he did not take out a policy, can I recover the amount from the estate?
I don't want to approach his family just yet, it's a bit to soon. I thought I'd ask here to see if anyone had some general advice.
Thanks
Jennifer
background:
My ex-husband passed away last week unexpectedly at the age of 38. Our 12 year old daughter was his only child. I have a very rocky relationship with his family; parents and brothers so I have no idea of knowing what his will stated, though a few years ago he stated that 75% of his estate would go to our daughter and the remaining 25% will be split between his siblings. In our separation / parenting agreement that was signed about 2 years ago, we both agreed to take out life insurance policies with the other party being named beneficiary. I have a 150,000 policy and he was supposed to have a 250,000 policy. I have absolutely no idea if he ever took out his policy.
My questions:
What can I do to protect my daughters interests with regards to his estate?
Do I need to hire an attorney?
How would I find out if he did have a life insurance policy?
If he did not take out a policy, can I recover the amount from the estate?
I don't want to approach his family just yet, it's a bit to soon. I thought I'd ask here to see if anyone had some general advice.
Thanks
Jennifer
Heirs and Beneficiaries: Death of Ex-Spouse with Minor Child Heir
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