Life insurance beneficiary disputes and denials come in many forms.

Please explore these articles and frequently asked questions regarding life insurance disputes.

Are you facing a life insurance dispute involving an ex-spouse?

We routinely handle cases involving payouts of life insurance to ex-spouses. This is a very complex issue and demands the experience of a life insurance beneficiary dispute lawyer. Call us at (800) 323-1857 if you are an ex-spouse trying to collect life insurance proceeds or if you are considering a challenge of a payout to the ex.

A disputed life insurance beneficiary designation is when there is a disagreement over who should receive the proceeds of a life insurance policy after the policyholder passes away.
Yes, you may contest a life insurance beneficiary designation if you believe the named beneficiary was no longer the intended recipient at the time of the policyholder’s death.
A beneficiary designation is a document that indicates who should receive the life insurance proceeds after the policyholder passes away.
To contest a beneficiary designation, you may claim that the named beneficiary was not the intended recipient of the life insurance. This can include proof of a major life change, such as a divorce or remarriage, or evidence of fraud or undue influence.

If there is a dispute over a life insurance beneficiary, the insurance company may file an interpleader lawsuit in court.
Yes, you can change the beneficiary on your life insurance policy at any time by submitting a new beneficiary designation form to the insurance company.
Yes, there is federal law that governs life insurance beneficiary designations. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) sets minimum standards for employer-sponsored life insurance and ensures that beneficiaries receive the benefits they are entitled to. Other relevant federally regulated policies employee to federal employees (FEGLI), servicemembers (SGLI), or veterans (VGLI)
Yes, a beneficiary may contest a life insurance payout but before the insurance company has paid out the policy proceeds.
Yes, you should contact a life insurance lawyer if you believe you need to contest a beneficiary designation. A lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and options and can represent you in court if necessary.