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When setting up a disbursement arrangement for a life insurance policy, many of us certainly attempt to provide for children and grandchildren. Leaving insurance money to a minor can be a logistical nightmare, however, and there is a great deal of red tape that must be maneuvered. So how exactly can you do this without creating a financial nightmare for everyone involved?
When you choose a life insurance policy, you will have many different options available to you depending on your age and health. A term policy covers you only for a certain time period, while standard policies are in effect for the remainder of your life. The premiums that will need to be paid rely on a variety of factors, and many policies offer payouts based on age and the amount of time that the policy has been active. The simple truth is that a life insurance policy is very important and that every senior should have one. In fact, it is recommended that all working people carry them as well.
Major Publications on “Life Settlements”
When my partners and I first created the Life Settlement Network, and were becoming increasingly involved in the Life Settlement industry, our friends and family had never heard of life settlements. For the most part, they learned about this new financial tool from us. Initially – most had responses something along the lines of “Sounds [...]
What is my policy worth?
Usually the first question seniors ask after hearing that their life insurance policy may be worth much more than the cash surrender value is “How much is my policy worth?”
The calculation is simple enough: Determine the insured’s life expectancy and multiply that by the annual premiums to estimate the expected cost of maintaining the policy. [...]
If my policy is worth so much – why should I sell in a life settlement?
A question that comes up frequently in presentations and in discussions with policyholders and beneficiaries: If an investor is willing to buy my policy for $X amount and expect to make a profit – why shouldn’t the family just keep the policy?