Dear Queenie,
After my mother died my father eventually married again and his second wife stuck with him and took care of him through a long illness. After he died my brother claimed that we (his children) are entitled to whatever property he left, including the proceeds of a life insurance policy. I think the money should go to his wife who was loyal to him and took good care of him for all those years.
Queenie, who is right?—Not greedy
Dear Not greedy,
It depends on whether your father left a will stating his intentions, and who is named in the insurance policy as beneficiary. A lawyer can explain to you and your brother who is entitled to what – if anything – and help you make sure that your father’s wishes are honoured.
