About interpleader.com
A plain-English reference on interpleader lawsuits and the beneficiary disputes behind them, published by Interpleader Law.
Who publishes this site
Published by Interpleader Law, a law firm that represents people in interpleader cases and life insurance disputes.
About Michael J. Hoover
Michael Hoover is an attorney whose practice centers on interpleader: the lawsuit a company files when two or more people claim the same money and it can’t pay any of them without the risk of being sued by the others. A 2002 graduate of Tulane Law School, he has represented claimants in interpleader cases across the country, helping them prove their right to the funds and get paid.
Most interpleader cases involve life insurance, and that’s where much of Michael’s work is focused. His cases also involve annuities, ERISA group life and retirement plans, FEGLI and SGLI benefits, and bank and brokerage accounts. The disputes behind them range from last-minute beneficiary changes, divorce, and claims by surviving spouses to slayer-rule cases, minor beneficiaries, and allegations of forgery or undue influence.
Michael has handled cases in 50 federal district courts in 32 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. He has also argued before the Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals. He is the founder of Interpleader Law.
Michael created interpleader.com to walk people through every stage of an interpleader case. It starts with the dispute itself and what happens before a lawsuit is filed, then moves through the complaint, the deposit of funds with the court, service and competing claims, the stakeholder’s discharge, discovery and pre-trial motions, a trial if necessary, the court’s final judgment, and any appeals. If you’ve been named in one of these cases, the goal is simple: help you understand what’s happening so you can decide what to do next.
Contact Michael: send a message through the firm's contact form or call 866-983-6340.
What this site is
A reference on what happens when an insurer, bank, or other holder of money faces competing claims and asks a court to decide who gets paid. The guides explain the statutes, court rules, and decisions that govern these cases, with a citation for each legal statement so readers can check the source. The editorial policy describes how pages are written.
What it is not
This site is general information, not legal advice. Reading it or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. See the disclaimer.