Definition of "Beneficiary"

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Individual who will receive an inheritance upon the death of another. The proceeds of an insurance policy may be in a lump sum annuity. Real estate also passes to the beneficiary.

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Chere Chere't Thomas said:

Mother is exucutive of estate over My grandfathers living trust & has informed me that I will not inherit anything from his estates & has cut me off from all support from family leaving me homeless & no explanation as to why she is doing this to me & my children. I feel as if she is stealing whatever is left to me

Aug 22, 2018  15:11:49

 
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We're very sorry to hear that, Cheret
You should talk to a real estate lawyer to see your options, to see if there's something you can do; if you have any rights on this situation that can prove what's being done to you is out of bad faith.
Good luck!

Aug 22, 2018  17:29:30
 
Ester O Sanchez Ester O Sanchez said:

Do I need to have beneficiary on my house

May 28, 2018  10:22:42

 
Real Estate Agent

Hi, Ester!
No, you don't need to have. But it will make it easier for everyone when the owner of the house passes away, because the decision of inheritance of the house becomes automatic; it avoids going to the lengthy process of probate.

May 31, 2018  09:22:17
 
 
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