How Do I Find Out If My Now Deceased Father Had Life Insurance? 
To find out if your deceased father had life insurance , start by looking through his files . He should have a copy of the life insurance policy , or some evidence that he purchased one . If not , ask relatives or friends if they recall him ever talk about buying life insurance . Check with local financial agencies to see if they sold him one . If you know his favorite life insurance companies , you can call them to ask if there was any policy taken out on your father . Finally , if all else fails , keep any eye out for unclaimed property a few years down the road . 