Selling Your Life Insurance Policy

Reader’s Question:

What are the things that I need to consider before I sell my life insurance policy in Illinois?

Joshua,

Springfield, IL

Before you sell your life insurance policy in Illinois, you need to keep in mind the reason for purchasing the life insurance in the first place. If you think that selling your life insurance will make things better, there are things that you need to consider.

If the reason for selling your life insurance is to get immediate cash, you should check other alternatives where you don’t have to sell your life insurance policy. You can check with your current life insurance company they have accelerated death benefit to offer. Although there can be an additional fee for this, it is better to do business with the company you can trust. You also need to discuss your decision with your beneficiaries especially if they depend on the face amount to pay medical treatment and the additional costs. You should also consult an attorney or financial planner on other financial aspects that you may not be familiar with such as the impact on estate settlements and probate if the proceeds are tax-free. Don’t forget also to shop around for other companies the amount of payout differs from one company to another. Lastly, you need to ensure that the insurance companies or brokers are licensed.

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Reader’s Question:

I’m still single but of course I’m planning on having a family of my own soon. Would I need life insurance? How do I get one in Anchorage Alaska?

Lily

Anchorage, AK

Lily, life insurance is for anyone who wishes to take care of their family even after she has left the face of the earth. Benefits or proceeds from a life insurance can be thought of as replacement for the income the policy holder used to provide, or to pay off debts or even to send a family member to college.

You would not want life insurance if you do not have anyone depending on you, or anyone you’d want taken care of after you pass away – basically if you don’t have a loved one. You can be an unmarried individual (such as yourself) but you can still leave the benefits to your siblings. Of course, it would be beneficial to start paying life insurance premiums early so that you can start reaping the benefits earlier.

To know which life insurance fits your personality and lifestyle perfectly, I’ll suggest for you to look for quotes online. This page provides you with a space bar where you can enter your zip code to receive free quotes. It will also be very wise for you to meet in person with some insurers in Alaska so you can ask anything and everything about life insurance that you can think of.