How are insurance proceeds split after a deceased person’s home is destroyed?
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How are insurance proceeds split after a deceased person’s home is destroyed?
I insured my deceased mother’s home for the past 2 years. Her estate hasn’t gone through probate yet. I have a stepdad and brother. Do I have to split the insurance check with them since I have paid the dues for the 2 years and the check and policy are in my name?
Asked on June 20, 2012 under Estate Planning, Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The way insurance proceeds are split with respect to a home that is an asset of a person who has passed that has been destroyed is that the settlement check is then placed as an asset of the estate and its distribution is made per the terms of the Will or trust after all expenses of the estate's administration are made.
If you paid the premiums for the insurance policy yourself, you would be entitled to reimbursement for the premiums before a distribution of the estate is made. I suggest that you consult with a Wills and trust attorney further about your question and to review documents pertaining to the estate that you are writing about.
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