Cashing Life Insurance Policy

Cashing Life Insurance Policy

If you've got questions about cashing life insurance policy, or even if you need to renew life insurance policy, you should speak with your insurance and/or financial advisor. They can advise you regarding these issues. However in this article you will learn the basics of the cashing in process which will give you a foundation on which to build. First of all, let's talk about the issue of taxes. Whole life, universal life and variable life policies are all policies from which cash can be withdrawn. While the premium amount is not taxable, any amount above the premiums is subject to taxation.

The good news is that it is highly unlikely most people will be taxed because they will most likely only withdraw premium amounts. The best way to do this is to allow your insurance funds to accumulate over time before taking any money out. Then when you do, go gradually and slowly to avoid unnecessary tax payments. The last thing you want to do is take a giant sum out at once as you may end up paying a big tax bill. One thing you should know on the subject of taxes is that beneficiaries do not have to pay taxes on an inherited estate unless it is worth more than $2 million.
You can also possibly sell your insurance policy. For example, you may not know that some investment companies purchase life insurance policies from individuals with terminal illness for a portion of the policy face value. How this works is simple, the investment company who bought the policy takes care of premium payments. When the original policy holder passes away, the investment company collects the benefit. They have become the beneficiary of the policy. You may hear the purchasing company called a viatical company.
If you are not terminally ill but want to sell your policy, you can. This would be called a life insurance settlement. Before cashing in life insurance policy, consider the alternatives. Rather than cashing in or selling your insurance policy, you can possibly take out a loan from your account if the accumulated loan value is enough for what you need. As previously mentioned, you should consult with your financial planner and/or insurance agent if you are interested in cashing in or selling your policy.

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