Posted by Todd on September 29, 2003 at 22:54:19:
In Reply to: Re: client question posted by Agent on September 26, 2003 at 10:33:07:
Kimberly,
Are you asking about whether the life insurance policy will pay a benefit (known as a death benefit) in case of your death? Because if so, then that's a simple yes...that's what life insurance is for. Check your policy for any type of special exclusions that it may have (such as "accidental death only").
If you're asking about whether you can take out money now, then "Agent" is correct that you can, if it is permanent/cash-value life insurance, take out 90% (some companies may different, but it's usually 90%) of the cash value OR you may surrender the policy for the cash surrender value. BEWARE... the cash surrender value in the early years of a policy are extremely low as compared to the amount of total premium paid AND you may have a taxable event by taking out this month. You should most definitely consult an licensed life agent and tax-planner in your area.
: Kimberly
: If your policy has cash value, you can surrender the policy or borrow against it.
: Agent
:
: : I am an existing client of the company. I have been for about 8 years now. I want to know if I can y use money from the policy to pay debt to spare my loved ones from pay the debt in the event i pass away.
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