Viatical Settlements
Video Transcript
Understanding Viatical Settlements
Viatical settlements provide a way for terminally or chronically ill individuals to receive an immediate return on their life insurance policy.
What Is a Viatical Settlement?
Viatical settlements allow you to sell your life insurance policy to a third party for a lump sum of cash.
While exact options vary by state, the process is fairly simple. The policyholder sells their life insurance policy to a buying company or provider. In exchange, the seller receives an immediate lump sum of cash.
DID YOU KNOW?
The amount of cash you receive is based on the value of your policy and your life expectancy.
The purchaser takes over paying the premiums and collects the death benefit when you pass away.
Pros & Cons
The primary advantage is receiving immediate cash. This can be especially critical if you are facing medical bills or other significant expenses due to your terminal condition.
The most overt disadvantage is that your family will not receive any death benefit when you die. You'll also receive less as a lump sum from a viatical settlement company than your beneficiary would've received if you had kept your life insurance policy.
