Can a life insurance policy be purchased on an individual without their knowledge or consent?
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Can a life insurance policy be purchased on an individual without their knowledge or consent?
My ex-husband has stage 4 cancer. He is also the father of my children and we do not have a relationship or communicate with each other. He dislikes me and I am worried that my kid’s inheritances when he passes, with be left in the control of his new wife. I am worried about college tuitions, automobiles, etc. and all the other finances involved in raising kids.
Asked on July 11, 2011 under Insurance Law, South Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. You need to take your divorce agreement to an attorney to review as soon as you possibly can. It should have been part and parcel of the divorce that he keep a life insurance policy for the benefit of your children should he pass away unexpectedly. AS to what is says and what you can do now, you are limited. You can not take out a life insurance policy on your ex husband. You do not have what is known as an insurable interest in his life. But if he was to have one in effect for the kids and thee is not one in place but rather another policy around, you may be able to claim it for the kids. That really depends on case law in your state. Such an exception will only be carved out there. You are really enforcing the agreement. It may seem cruel at this stage but you need to go against the estate for the benefit of his kids. Get help. Good luck.
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