If I have 7 children but put 1 up for adoption and 1 has isolated themself from the family, when I pass do I have to leave either of them any of my life insurance proceeds?

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If I have 7 children but put 1 up for adoption and 1 has isolated themself from the family, when I pass do I have to leave either of them any of my life insurance proceeds?

If so how much is mandatory? Can I leave one of my children in control of splitting the money fairly?

Asked on January 9, 2014 under Insurance Law, Illinois

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

No, you do not need to leave them any of your life insurance. The easiest way to do that is to not name them as beneficiaries in the policy, but rather to name the other children and/or your spouse as beneficiaries. Life insurance is a contract: the benefits go to the named beneficiaries.


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