Readers Question: “If a person died and left no beneficiary on the policy how can her daughter collect the money?”

Florissant is a city St. Louis County, Missouri. The city has a total population of 51,387.

Answer: Such an issue will need to be decided by the insurance provider and by the laws of the state in Missouri. When a beneficiary is named for a death benefit the payout is not subject to state probate laws. When there is no beneficiary named, either the state default law will apply or the probate succession laws apply. It would be in the best interest of the involved party to consult with an attorney on the exact procedures required under the laws of the state. Most attorneys offer free or minimal fee consultation, and all state bar associations have a free referral service to help aid a person in finding a qualified attorney.