Larsen v. Northwestern National Life Insurance Co.

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

The question presented in this appeal arises from a declaratory judgment brought to determine the proper recipient of the proceeds of a life insurance policy following the death of the insured, LuAnn Knapp Larsen. Decedent’s life was insured under a policy issued by Northwestern National Life Insurance Company.

Appellant Peter J. Larsen, the beneficiary named in the policy, brought this action against NWNL and respondent James L. Knapp, personal representative of decedent’s estate. Pursuant to cross-motions, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Knapp and…