divorce decree states my insurance be paid till my death. He died.

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divorce decree states my insurance be paid till my death. He died.

Does his present wife have any legal responsiblity?

Asked on May 24, 2018 under Family Law, Virginia

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

No, she does not have any obligation to you. She was not your spouse; was not a party to your divorce; and is not subject to your divorce decree. Further, if the decree said that he was to pay until his death, then by the terms of the decree, payment ends on his death.


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