Wills and Estates
Can a divorced spouse remain a life insurance beneficiary?
Party A and Party B get a divorce after Party A was named beneficiary on Party B's life insurance policy. After Party's B death, Party A was told that the divorce released her/him automatically as a beneficiary. Can Party A be automatically released as beneficiary or does Party A have rights to receive funds from the policy?
Is a will valid if made before mental incompetence?
Party A makes a will in sound mind and body. Several years later, Party A becomes mentally incompetent. Is this will still valid?
How can Party B obtain a copy of Party A's will after probate?
Party B has been out of the country and was unable to be present for the reading of Party A's will or attend the probate proceedings. Party B is back in the country and would like a copy of Party A's will. How can Party B obtain a copy of the will?
Can a family friend decline to be executor of an estate?
Parent 1 has died and names a family friend as the executor. The family friend does not want to get involved with family matters in fear that it may affect their relationship. Does the family friend have to accept the role of executor?
What are the responsibilities of an executor after someone's death?
Party A dies of a heart attack. Party B is named as the executor. Party B does not know what it means to be the executor and is not sure what needs to be done. What is Party B responsible for as the executor?