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I have a life insurance policy and the beneficary named ( my sister and brother-in law ) are now estranged from the family per order of themselves. There is absolutely no contact with them. I have,need and want to change my beneficary asap the question I have is Do I need their signature on the form to do that. Also I am a single woman with no children and don't have anyone else to put on the policy what can I do. I do not trust them to use the money for my burial or antthing else (they have kept money from someone else I recently found out). I need to know how I should put my affairs in order. I am in good health and am 45yrs old. I live in the state of Connecticut. Thank you. Carole
Optional Information: State/Country of Question: Connecticut Already Tried: Other than trying to contact the beneficiary and being informed by them that they have nothing to do with the family and will not sign anything or handle any final wishes, and coming to this sight I haven't done anything else.
Normally, you would not need the signature of the beneficiary in order to change it. It is your policy, you can name whomever you please as beneficiary. The way to change this varies from insurer to insurer though. So you would have to contact the insurance company and follow thier process for changing your beneficiary. I have heard of some insurance companies requiring permission, but I do not think this would be enforceable. The beneficiary has no interest in your policy. Just call the insurance company and request a chaneg of beneficiary form
Experience: Experience as general attorney, in house counsel, SSDI, Family Law attorney, and law professor