My mother just passed away and in her will it states that my brother gets the house and i get life insurance?

Question

the beneficiary on the policy is my father who passed away a year ago,can i still collect the money since the will states so

Answer 1

Is there a contingent beneficiary (hopefully you) listed on the policy?  If not, the insurance proceeds may be payable only to her estate.  Read the policy provisions carefully.

Answer 2

Yes, but it will need to go through probate court and a judge will have to sign off on it.