Green Bay Life Insurance Lawyer
In Green Bay, a proud city with deep roots in American football, family values, and waterfront charm along the Fox River, families navigating life insurance issues often find themselves overwhelmed. When benefits are unfairly delayed, wrongfully denied, or caught in a dispute, it can create serious emotional and financial hardship.
At The Lassen Law Firm, we help families and beneficiaries in Green Bay fight back. Whether you’re located near historic Lambeau Field, the peaceful Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, or anywhere across Brown County, we offer experienced, aggressive legal representation to make sure you receive the full life insurance payout your loved one intended.
Disputes Over Life Insurance Beneficiaries in Green Bay
Life insurance disputes often involve more than just paperwork or claim denials. One of the most common and difficult problems families face in Green Bay is a contested beneficiary situation, which may arise due to:
Conflicting claims between spouses, ex-spouses, or children
Alleged unauthorized changes to the beneficiary designation
Claims of fraud, undue influence, or mental incapacity at the time of change
Challenges based on divorce decrees or outdated policy records
We aggressively represent rightful beneficiaries and resolve these disputes—whether the matter is with the insurer directly or in court.
Why Life Insurance Claims Are Denied in Wisconsin
Many Green Bay residents come to us after receiving denial letters for reasons that are often misleading or legally flawed. Common examples include:
Inaccurate or exaggerated allegations of misrepresentation
Claims the policy lapsed before death
Denials based on alleged suicide or excluded activity
Group policy denials related to employment status or enrollment errors
We investigate, challenge, and overturn these tactics using decades of experience and a deep understanding of Wisconsin insurance law.
Proven Results, Trusted Representation
At The Lassen Law Firm, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients nationwide. We serve life insurance beneficiaries in all 50 states, and we’ve built a national reputation for resolving tough cases quickly and effectively.
Recent Recoveries:
$100,000 paid after a lapse denial was overturned for a Green Bay family whose policy had been improperly canceled
$775,000 secured in a hotly contested beneficiary dispute involving a second marriage and children from a prior relationship
$210,000 recovered after a denied claim based on alleged misrepresentation overturned with medical and legal evidence
We work on a no recovery, no fee basis. That means you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Contact a Green Bay Life Insurance Lawyer Today
If your life insurance claim has been denied or if you’re facing a dispute over who should receive the payout, call us today. We provide immediate legal support and fight to get you the full benefits you’re entitled to.
Free consultation. No fees unless we recover.
Written & Reviewed by Christian Lassen, Esq.
Nationally recognized life insurance lawyer with 25 years of experience and hundreds of millions recovered.
Quoted in The Wall Street Journal (May 17, 2025)
Last reviewed: June 13, 2025 | Contact: 800-330-2274
Our FAQ
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A grace period is the time after a missed payment during which the policy remains in force, usually 30 to 60 days depending on state law and policy terms.
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No. In most states, insurers must send a written notice of overdue premiums and warn of pending lapse before terminating coverage.
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The policy may still be enforceable. Beneficiaries can challenge the lapse based on the insurer’s failure to provide required notice.
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Yes. If the insured dies during the grace period, the policy is still considered active, and benefits should be paid.
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Yes. In group life insurance policies, employers sometimes fail to forward premiums properly, leading to wrongful lapse denials.
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Yes. If automatic payment setups fail through no fault of the insured, lapses may be challenged.
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Some policies automatically borrow against cash value to cover missed payments. Failure to apply this correctly can lead to wrongful lapse claims.
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Possibly. Some courts excuse nonpayment if the insured was mentally incapacitated and missed premiums without proper notice.
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No. Reinstatement must occur while the insured is alive, but wrongful lapse denials can still be challenged posthumously.
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Not without following strict notice and grace period rules. Beneficiaries can often challenge technical denials.
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Deadlines vary by state, but it’s critical to act within 1 to 5 years depending on the policy and jurisdiction.
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Not necessarily. Payments mailed within grace periods or accepted by insurers may keep coverage active.
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Bank records, payment receipts, insurer correspondence, and premium notices are key evidence.
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If the insurer used an outdated address despite updated information, lapse denials can often be overturned.
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Possibly. If the insured submitted a reinstatement application before death, it may help challenge a lapse denial.
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In some states, special grace periods and protections applied during COVID-19 emergencies. They can help fight wrongful lapses.
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Only if the insurer followed all legal notice and grace period requirements. Otherwise, beneficiaries may still recover.
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Misapplied premiums can lead to wrongful lapses — and courts often hold insurers accountable for these errors.
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An attorney can obtain records, challenge improper lapses, negotiate settlements, and litigate if necessary to enforce payment.
Our Clients Speak Volumes
The Right Choice for Your Claim
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“We were told the policy lapsed before my mother died. But we had receipts showing otherwise. Lassen Law Firm used them to force the company to honor the contract. They don’t mess around.”- David K.
Why The Lassen Law Firm Is Different
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Proven National ResultsRepresenting clients coast to coast and recovering hundreds of millions in denied life insurance claims, we secure justice and peace of mind for families everywhere.
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Recognized ExpertisePerfect 10.0 Avvo rating endorsed by over 1,700 attorneys; life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; ranked among the top 1 percent of lawyers nationally for life insurance litigation.
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Client-First AdvocacyNo upfront fees: our contingency fee guarantee aligns our interests with yours; we provide personalized, compassionate representation from your initial consultation through resolution.
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Media & Community LeadershipQuoted in The Wall Street Journal and featured in leading legal publications; frequent speaker at national conferences; dedicated to charitable efforts supporting pediatric cancer care.