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How Life Settlement Proceeds Are Taxed in Practice

Selling a life insurance policy through a life settlement can unlock significant financial value, but the transaction may also have tax implications. Many policyholders are unaware that the proceeds from a life settlement may be partially taxable, depending on factors

How Life Settlements Work: Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors

You’ve paid into your life insurance policy for years. But now, you might be asking — is it still serving its purpose? Maybe the premiums are eating into your savings. Maybe the original reason you bought the policy no longer

Selling vs. Letting a Life Insurance Policy Lapse: What to Know

Lapsed life insurance policies are commonplace. According to data from AM Best, 7% of all active life insurance policies lapsed in 2024 — up from 5.1% in 2023. In some cases, financial challenges such as higher premiums combined with fixed

Are Life Insurance Settlements Taxable? A Guide for Seniors

Many policy owners assume that selling a life insurance policy automatically triggers a large tax bill. In reality, life settlement taxation is layered. Some of the proceeds may be taxable, while other portions are often excluded altogether. But in the

Life Settlement Referral Network: CPA, Attorney and Insurance Collaboration

High-net-worth and senior clients rarely rely on a single financial advisor. Their financial lives touch the desks of CPAs, estate attorneys, insurance agents, financial advisors and trust officers. Each brings specialized expertise, but the lack of coordination often leaves valuable

How to Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg in 2025 and Beyond

Americans now face a new “triple threat” to retirement security: Rising inflation, increasing healthcare costs, and changing tax laws. These three forces don’t just add pressure; they multiply it across all aspects ofretirement. Seniors may choose to keep working longer

How Long Do You Have to Wait to Sell Your Life Insurance Policy?

Sell Your Term Life Policy After Conversion | LSA

You paid into your term life policy for years, maybe decades. But now the premiums feel like a burden, and the coverage isn’t as relevant as it once was. You’re not alone. Thousands of people ask the same question every

Downside Protection Retirement Planning & Life Settlements

Stock market swings are inevitable and actually a sign of a healthy economy. While market dips are often nerve-wracking for everyday investors, many can eventually recover their losses if they hold on and ride the wave back to more prosperous

The 5 Best Retirement Liquidity Options in 2025 for Seniors

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill provides seniors with a $6,000 tax deduction boost ($12,000 for couples). Your tax savings can be significant, but only if you’re below the income thresholds. Phaseouts start at

Life Settlement Average Payout: Unlock $200K From Your Policy

A life insurance policy is often viewed as a means to support others. However, many older Americans are now discovering that it can become a valuable financial asset for themselves. Between 2021 and 2024, the average life settlement payout was