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September 16, 2021·

What to Do If Your Life Insurance Claim Is Denied: The Complete Plan to Appeal

People obtain life insurance policies as part of financial planning for their loved ones’ future.

September 9, 2021·

Life Insurance Contestability Period: What to Do if the Insurer Contested Your Claim Under the Two-Year Clause?

Typically, life insurance companies pay out the policy proceeds as soon as the policyholder dies and the beneficiaries file a claim. However, if the death…

August 31, 2021·

How Long Does It Take for Life Insurance to Pay Out Death Benefits? Lawyers Explain How to Get Your Check Fast

The death of a loved one can put the family under financial stress. While coping with the loss, the last thing you need is to…

August 31, 2021·

How Life Insurance Payout Works: What Beneficiaries Must Know About Receiving Death Benefits

Life insurance has become one of the most popular long-term financial planning tools. To use it effectively, you need to know how and when life…

August 3, 2021·

Life Insurance Claim Denial Due to Material Misrepresentation on Application: What to Do When Your Claim is Under Review?

There are many reasons life insurance companies will not pay out. One of the most common ones is claiming that the insured made material misrepresentations…

July 12, 2021·

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Denied Life Insurance Claim Due to Lapse in California: How the Law Has Changed

Life insurance companies routinely deny claims due to non-payment of premiums. While some of these denials are valid, many of them are not. Everyone knows…

June 23, 2021·

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Life Insurance Beneficiary Rights After a Divorce: Can an Ex-Spouse Collect Life Insurance Benefits?

Questions about ex-spouses’ rights to the life insurance policy of their deceased former spouse come up very frequently in our practice. This area of law…

May 6, 2021·

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Life Insurance and Marijuana: Do Policies Cover Cannabis-Related Deaths?

If your life insurance claim has been denied, you may feel confused and frustrated. After all, the essence of a life insurance policy is in…

April 9, 2021·

Beneficiary of Life Insurance Policy Is Deceased: What Happens and Who Receives the Proceeds?

Typically, life insurance policies are straightforward: once the insured dies, the insurance company pays the death benefit to the primary beneficiary, whether it is a…