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Maretta v. Hillman

No. 102042Supreme Court of Virginia

102042 Maretta v. Hillman 01/13/2012 In an action by a decedent's widow seeking recovery of death benefits paid to his ex-wife as the named beneficiary of a Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance policy, fede…

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102042 Maretta v. Hillman 01/13/2012 In an action by a decedent's widow seeking recovery of death benefits paid to his ex-wife as…

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Supreme Court of Virginia
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Oct 4, 2026
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Jan 13, 2012
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102042 Maretta v. Hillman 01/13/2012 In an action by a decedent's widow seeking recovery of death benefits paid to his ex-wife as the named beneficiary of a Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance policy, federal law preempts Code § 20-111.1(D), which otherwise would allow the widow to recover those benefits. The judgment of the circuit court is reversed and final judgment is awarded for the former wife.

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