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Can my ex husband's family sue me for the life insurance benefits that were paid to me?
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My ex husband passed away a year ago. I was the beneficiary on his life insurance policy. I was paid these benefits in December 2010 after his family appealed and the appeal was denied. The insurance company informed me that the family did not know who the beneficiary was. Our divorce was finalized in Sept. 1999, in the State of Michigan. Our divorce papers state the following: "all policies or contracts of life insurance endowment or annuity upon the life of either the Plaintiff or the Defendant, shall hereupon be the sole and separate property of the insured, free and clear of any and all claims of any nature, and shall hereupon become payable to the estates of said Plaintiff and Defendant or such named beneficiaries as they shall affirmatively designate." My ex husband and I remained friends, neither ever remarried and we spoke frequently up until the day of his death. He was aware that I was still his named beneficiary. Can his family sue me for these benefits? I currently reside in Florida. He passed away in Indiana and was a resident of Michigan.
First, I am sorry to hear of anyone's passing.
I was once taught that "anyone can sue anyone for anything... but that doesn't mean the will win." In short, one of the family members certainly can sue you... however, it doesn't mean that they will win or even that they have a good case. Best thing to do is to call/contact an attorney if you are sued. Good luck.
Please feel free to call either myself, or one of the other attorneys in my office, to discuss your matter in greater detail. You may have the right to be compensated for certain expenses also. However, I would want to speak with you in detail regarding this incident and any possible injuries you may have. Please call my office at (561) 368-3363 or toll free at 1 (855) 368-3363 or visit my website at www.ShinerLawGroup.com
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