A funeral for a dear loved one is never easy. The sorrow, guilt, and regrets devour the room and the people concerned. The attention is always turned to the immediate family. Friends and coworkers question how well off the family will be in light of the recent tragedy, and the sad truth is that in most cases the answer is never positive.
Life insurance is something you can and should consider when it becomes your time to leave this planet, and your final gift to those closest to you.
The very concept of insuring your life so that other may benefit is one of the most selfless acts possible. Spouses and life partners generally take out joint life insurance policies, each listing the other as the sole beneficiary, as this provides ongoing financial stability should the other partner be left alone.
If the spouse or life partner is the sole beneficiary the person will receive the full pay out of the policy when the other spouse unfortunately passes away. It’s a great concept, as is ensures the widow is well cared for financially, especially if he or she still has children to care for.
The beneficiaries are not always limited to family. In fact, it’s far from unusual for business partners to be included as beneficiaries. A lot of lawyers, accountants, and even brokers incorporate life insurance into their business.
Who qualifies for life insurance? Anyone you deem necessary or dependent on your income. Once again, spouses or business partners are the most common beneficiaries, although not rare to dedicate the money to brothers, sisters, children, or cousins.
Taking out a life insurance policy should never stay set aside for something you should do in the near future. Do it now, because the truth is tragedy could strike unexpectedly and if you have not planned to put life insurance in place for your loved ones, they might have to suffer as a result.
Of course you are not, but you can guarantee on life insurance to financially support your beneficiaries. Talk to your broker as soon as possible and set up a policy appropriate for your needs.
If you are in relatively great health, the insurance company will be more than happy to provide for you and the broker will now have the power to get down to basics and discuss the best policy for your needs.
All that remains is to name the person or people who will receive the money after you pass.