Mechelle: See N.J.S.A. 3B:3-1 and N.J.S.A. 3B:3-14 which indicate life insurance beneficiary designations of a former spouse are void upon the entry of a Final Judgment of Divorce. See also Hadfield v. The Prudential Insurance Co., 408 N.J. Super. 48 (App. Div. 2009).
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Thank you for the reply. The new wife is executor... so she can open the letter. Client was adamant that every asset have former wife's name removed and for him to miss this seems unlikely.
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Mechelle Buksar Esq.
Woodbridge NJ
(732)713-4339
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-03-2015 11:07
From: Debra Guston
Subject: Divorced 2/2015, Deceased 8/2015
Who is or will be appointed executor under client's will or administrator of the estate if no will? It is the estate's representative that will need to deal with life insurance, debts, etc. You have no obligation to do anything, but should be self-interested to see who is the estate's representative to seek payment of your bill.
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Debra Guston Esq.
Glen Rock NJ
(201)447-6660
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-03-2015 11:01
From: Mechelle Buksar
Subject: Divorced 2/2015, Deceased 8/2015
Hello,
Client's divorce was effectuated in 2/2015. Client passed in 8/2015. A letter from an unknown life insurance company comes to decedent's home and is received by new wife with old wife's name on the envelope.
I was unaware of this policy at time of divorce representation. Perhaps an insurance company merged with this new named one? Client's current wife has not opened the letter and is awaiting my instruction. This is new territory for me. Any advice on the next step please?
On another note, my bill for this client has an outstanding balance. I know I file with probate. Is there a form online? Union County.
Thank you.
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Mechelle Buksar Esq.
Woodbridge NJ
(732)713-4339
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