Bob and Tom start a business. Since each partner contributes an important element to the success of the business, they decide to take life insurance policies out on each other, and name each other as beneficiaries. Eventually, they retire and dissolve the business. Bob dies 12 months later. The policies continue in force with no change. Both partners are still married at the time of Bob's death. In this situation, who will receive Bob's policy proceeds?

Bob and Tom start a business. Since each partner contributes an important element to the success of the business, they decide to take life insurance policies out on each other, and name each other as beneficiaries. Eventually, they retire and dissolve the business. Bob dies 12 months later. The policies continue in force with no change. Both partners are still married at the time of Bob's death. In this situation, who will receive Bob's policy proceeds?


A) Tom's spouse
B) Bob's estate
C) Bob's spouse
D) Tom


Answer: D) Tom

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