Minnesota § 578.11 - ADVANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS TO ABSENTEE'S BENEFICIARY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 578.11 — ADVANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS TO ABSENTEE'S BENEFICIARY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 578.11. ADVANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS TO ABSENTEE'S BENEFICIARY
If the beneficiary under an insurance policy on the life of an absentee is the absentee's spouse, child, or other person dependent upon the absentee for support and advance payments under the policy are necessary to support and maintain the beneficiary, the beneficiary shall be entitled to advance payments as the court determines under section 578.12. "Beneficiary" under this section includes an heir at law of the person whose life is insured if the policy is payable to the insured's estate.
History:
1979 c 54 s 1; 1986 c 444; 2012 c 143 art 3 s 33,38
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 578.11
What does Minnesota Statutes § 578.11 cover?
Section 578.11 ("ADVANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS TO ABSENTEE'S BENEFICIARY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 578.11?
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