Uses of Life Insurance

Life insurance has many uses for both individuals and businesses. Some common uses include: Individual Uses Funeral - Life insurance proceeds can ensure that there is enough money for proper funeral and burial expenses. Debt - Personal bills, credit card debt, student loans, and personal notes can be covered by life insurance in the event of an individual's death. Mortgage Protection - The proceeds of a life insurance policy can pay off the balance of a mortgage or provide an income stream to pay monthly mortgage or rent payments. Income Replacement - In the event of an individual's death, life insurance proceeds can provide a supplemental income stream to ensure that the surviving family members are able to maintain the same standard of living. Education - Life insurance proceeds can ensure that the education costs of the insured's children are covered. Taxes - Federal estate and state inheritance taxes can be pre-funded using life insurance to preserve the value of an estate. Donations/Gifts - An individual can use a life insurance policy to fund a donation to a charity or leave a gift to a family member. Business Uses Key-Person - A life insurance policy can be used to protect a business from the loss of income and profits caused by the death of a key employee. Business Continuation - Life insurance can be used to fund a buy/sell agreement or stock redemption plan to determine enable a partner or group of employees to buy the business interest of a deceased partner. Business Loans - Life insurance protection on a key employee or business owner can be used to pay off the debts of a business in the event of that individual's death. Employee Benefits - Life insurance protection for employees is commonly included in company employee benefits plans.