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Why is naming a minor child directly as a life insurance beneficiary problematic?

Answer and explanation
Answer: A. Insurance companies will not pay death benefits directly to minors; a court-appointed guardian or trust is required to receive funds.Source: NAIC Life Insurance Guide — PDF page 6, Minor Beneficiaries

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