What happens if a spouse forged asignatureon a life insurance policy?
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What happens if a spouse forged asignatureon a life insurance policy?
I’ve been married for 24 years. I discovered an insurance policy that my wife opened; she forged my signature to the policy. Is that legal?
Asked on June 11, 2011 under Insurance Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Well I am sure that you are aware that forgery is against the law. So that is an issue separate and apart from the insurance policy. If the policy was forged then it will be challenged by the insurance company and they will ask that it be voided. But I need to explain here that your wife has every right to take out an insurance policy on you as her husband. It is known under the law as an "insurable interest" and by virtue of your being married she has one. Therefore the law allows her to take out an insurance policy on you and to be the owner and the beneficiary. I would speak with her on the matter. Good luck.
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