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In Florida, as in many other states, the law forbids people from profiting from their own wrongdoing. This rule applies especially in homicide cases. This legal principle is embodied in the Florida Slayer Statute, a crucial piece of legislation that can have profound implications for life insurance policies and estate planning. This article explains how…

Slayer Statutes and Life Insurance: What Families in Florida, New York, and New Jersey Need to Know The tragic loss of a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience, made even more complicated if the circumstances surrounding their death involve foul play by someone close. When a beneficiary is implicated in the death, questions arise…