I was left a life insurance policy by my friend who passed but his wife is fighting me for the funds
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Typically, when you are named as the beneficiary of an insurance policy, the proceeds are distributed to the named beneficiary without the need to become part of the probate process. I would need to know more details about why the assets were frozen to give a more
definite answer, but it may be that he had agreed to make her or her children the beneficary(ies) as part of a property settlement filed with the divorce action. I suggest reviewing the documents that were filed in court for applicable terms in a division of property agreement or order.
I'm assuming that the lawyer filed for injunctive relief. When a party can show a need to prevent property from being transferred due to the harm that may result, injunctive relief to preserve the status quo may be ordered.