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#RI-6a6b0ac0·7 months ago·
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Lookback: 3 days after mom's death

Named secondary beneficiary on life insurance policy

Dad took life insurance check without leaving me anything

What I wish I knew
"Life insurance policy details and my entitlements"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest with family members about life insurance policies"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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