Omar and Martha are common-law spouses employed by a company that has a group life and disability insurance plan. Omar has named Martha his beneficiary while Martha has named Omar as her beneficiary. Omar and Martha got drunk one Saturday night, stole a car, and decided to rob a convenience store. As they drove away from the store, Omar hit a light post. He became permanently disabled while Martha died at the scene. What will happen when Omar submits claim forms for disability and death benefits?
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