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Notes for families with a life insurance claim
Practical guides on the paperwork, deadlines and rules that come up after a death, written by the attorneys who handle these claims every day. Each post links to the laws and official sources behind it.
Life insurance claim delayed? A 30-day plan for families
Waiting on an insurer feels passive, but it does not have to be. Here is a week-by-week plan for the first month of a stalled claim, including how to find out which payment clock applies to you.
By Stephanie Prestridge · Read the post: Life insurance claim delayed? A 30-day plan for families
How to read a life insurance denial letter, line by line
A denial letter is the insurer's case against your claim, written in its own words. Read it slowly, in order, and you will usually learn what the insurer thinks, what it relied on, and how much time you have.
By Stephanie Prestridge · Read the post: How to read a life insurance denial letter, line by line
How to find out whether a loved one had life insurance
Families often do not know whether a policy exists, especially coverage through work. These are the places worth checking, roughly in the order we suggest, and what to do once you find something.
By Stephanie Prestridge · Read the post: How to find out whether a loved one had life insurance
General information from the attorneys at Life Claim, not legal advice. Have a question about your own claim? Call (888) 615-3270.