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Anyone deal with a divorce attempting to collect on a policy after they've been divorced from the ex-spouse that just passed?
Had an interesting claim this week.
Yes.
A few times. All in California.
I do not recall if community property state matters.
If the bene had been charged to "Bertha Butt, ex spouse" she got the cheddar. If it still said "Berta Butt, spouse" it goes to Contingents or estate if none.
Does not matter who was payor.
Wait until you return a call to the ex / payor to let them know the ex's girl friend is bene.