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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Niloy Chakrabarti

'Betrayed and Broken': Mum Stunned After Husband Secretly Leaves Life Insurance to Their Child

A minor can be technically named the primary beneficiary of a life insurance policy. (Credit: Sarah Chai/Pexels.com)

A caller to The Dr John Delony Show recently stunned viewers with a surprising revelation about her marriage. Speaking to the relationship and mental health expert on his YouTube programme, the woman explained that her husband of more than three years had listed their two-year-old child—not her—as the primary beneficiary of his life insurance policy.

Taken aback, host Dr Delony asked the caller to confirm the details. She reiterated that her husband had bypassed her entirely, choosing instead to leave the full benefits of the policy to their toddler in the event of his death. While some parents believe this decision secures their children's future—providing for education, daily expenses and life goals—it is not without complications, especially when minors are involved.

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