Decedent’s personal injury settlement did not become wrongful death proceeds after his death.
Day on Torts
DECEMBER 20, 2021
After decedent’s death, plaintiffs filed this suit in Tennessee, attempting to have the remaining settlement proceeds distributed as wrongful death proceeds rather than having them distributed under decedent’s will. Decedent himself ultimately accepted a settlement in lieu of further litigation. In Welch v. Welch , No.
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