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Does a solicitor need probate to deal with life insurance?

DollyB · 2017-11-20 19:27:30

As the title says, does a solicitor need probate to deal with a life insurance claim?

20-11-2017 8:27pm

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DollyB

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As the title says, does a solicitor need probate to deal with a life insurance claim?

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Henry Ford III

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Depends on the size of the state. I was involved with one that and the claim was c. €100k.

Deceased had other assets (property etc.) and probate was required.

Solicitor mentioned a "small estate exemption" - was it €70k?

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