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Interpleader Law
Interpleader lawyers for people claiming disputed money
When more than one person claims the same money, our attorneys help you prove it is yours: life insurance, annuities, bank and brokerage accounts, retirement accounts including 401(k)s and IRAs, and other disputed funds. We represent claimants nationwide.
- Served with an interpleader complaint, or expecting one
- Disputes over divorce, late beneficiary changes, forgery, undue influence and slayer claims
- Denied and delayed life insurance claims, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance claims
Our attorneys have appeared in more than 300 interpleader and life insurance cases spanning 59 federal district courts in 35 states and in six federal courts of appeals. We have also handled more than 1,000 claims that never made it to court.
Recent results
Court decisions for our clients
Each result links to the court's order. Amounts are what the court awarded our clients (the policy, the fund, or our client's share). Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What our clients say
Google reviews, quoted as written. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
★★★★★
Cat and the team at Interpleader Law are FANTASTIC! This is a thorough legal team with great customer service. 10/10 recommend if you’re ever in need!
★★★★★
Interpleader Law, LLC went above and beyond concerning my legal situation. The staff was exceptional.
Attorney William Perry & Attorney Michael Hoover, two highly intelligent and experienced attorneys were unlike any other law firms I have experienced.
I recommend Interpleader Law to anyone who wants action and success, you won’t be disappointed.
★★★★★
This team is absolutely wonderful! They work hard and have you, the client, best interest at all times.
★★★★★
I had no idea where to turn when I sought help regarding my matter. I found Michael - Interpleader Law on Google. I am beyond satisfied with their work on my case. Thorough, efficient, knowledgeable, relatay, honest, genuine, and much more. Michael did everything possible as my attorney to come to a desired result. No matter what time of day, I could count on being from him. He encouraged me along the way and assured me that we will get to the finish line; and WE did!!! Thank you again from my heart.
What we handle
Interpleader first, and the claims that lead to it
Interpleader lawsuits
When an insurer, bank, brokerage or plan cannot safely pay because two or more people claim the money, it deposits the money with a court and names every claimant. We represent claimants from the answer through judgment or settlement, and we know how fast default deadlines can end a claim.
How interpleader worksBeneficiary disputes
Former spouses, last-minute changes, forged forms, capacity, undue influence, slayer claims and minors.
Denied claims
Contestability and misrepresentation, exclusions, ERISA appeals, and FEGLI and SGLI.
Delayed claims
Contestability reviews, open cause-of-death questions, competing claims, and interest on late payments.
Accidental death (AD&D)
Denials based on illness, intoxication, overdose and other exclusions, and what counts as an accident.
How it works
From first call to payment
- Free review. Tell us what happened. We look at the policy or plan, the beneficiary forms, any court papers and the deadlines, at no cost.
- A plan in writing. If we can help, we explain the strategy and the fee arrangement in a written agreement before any work begins.
- We do the work. We gather the insurer's file and the evidence, file your claim in court or with the plan, and handle the litigation or negotiation.
- The money is paid. Cases end with a court order or a settlement directing payment of the funds.
Our firm
A team built around interpleader
Interpleader Law's attorneys focus on interpleader and the beneficiary disputes behind it. We represent claimants nationwide.
Quick answers
What is an interpleader lawsuit?
A lawsuit a life insurer or other stakeholder files when two or more people claim the same money. The insurer deposits the benefit with the court and asks a judge to decide who is entitled to it.
I was served with an interpleader complaint. What should I do first?
Note the answer deadline on the summons. In federal court it is generally 21 days after service. A claimant who does not answer can lose the claim by default, so talk to an attorney promptly.
Who gets life insurance when an ex-spouse is still the named beneficiary?
It depends on the state, the date of the divorce, the divorce papers and whether the coverage is an employer plan or a federal program. Many states revoke a former spouse’s designation at divorce, but not all statutes reach older divorces, and ERISA plans can override them.
What does a case review cost?
Nothing. We review your situation at no cost. If we take your case, there is no fee unless we recover benefits for you, and we explain the fee arrangement in a written agreement before we begin work.