what kind of trouble could I be in if I spent life insurance money payable to the estate of my late father before probate court ?

Question

what kind of trouble could I be in if I spent life insurance money payable to the estate of my late father before probate court ?

Answer

You may be personally liable to the estate and the Judge could order you to repay the amount you wrongfully spent. You could also face criminal charges.

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