The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), signed July 4, 2025, permanently extends tax cuts introduced during President Trump’s first term in office and adds a new $6,000 standard deduction for seniors ($12,000 for couples) through 2028. Another key component of
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Survivorship Life Insurance: Estate Planning After Tax Law Changes

Can I Sell My Term Life Insurance Policy?
You may not realize that you can sell a term life insurance policy, but it’s true — under the right conditions. To sell your policy, it must have what’s known as a “convertible rider.” This rider lets you convert your

How to Choose the Right Life Settlement Broker or Provider
People have long seen life insurance as a way to protect what matters most. But for older policyholders and their families, today’s financial pressures — rising care costs, shifting estate needs and reduced income — are forcing many to rethink

One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Retirement Income
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings sweeping changes for retirees. At the center is a new $6,000 ($12,000 for couples) senior standard deduction increase available through 2028. The new tax law is

When to Cancel Joint Survivorship Life Insurance
Joint survivorship life insurance was once a staple in estate planning. Many couples bought these second-to-die policies decades ago to cover federal estate taxes or leave a sizable inheritance behind. The idea made sense when tax thresholds were lower and

How Life Settlements Fit Into a Comprehensive Retirement Income Strategy
After decades in the workforce, retirement should be a time for seniors to relax and enjoy the fruit of their long-term labors. According to data from the AARP, 61% adults over 50 worry they will not have enough money for

How to Sell Your Life Insurance Policy for Cash Through a Life Settlement
If you want to sell life insurance for cash — also known as a life settlement — you’ve picked a good time. The life settlement market is predicted to see significant growth through 2025 and beyond, thanks to aging populations

Life Settlement Process: A Guide for Fiduciary Advisors
Clients rely on fiduciaries to guide them through complex financial decisions, especially as they age and their financial priorities shift. Life settlements are gaining attention as a way for seniors to turn unwanted or unneeded life insurance policies into immediate

How Much Can I Sell My Life Insurance Policy For?
How much do life insurance policies sell for? It’s a common question for retirees who find themselves with policies they no longer need or have other, more immediate uses for the value contained in these policies. If you choose a

Canceling Life Insurance: Risks, Options & Smarter Alternatives
Policyholders often see life insurance as a long-term safety net — something you set up, pay into and hope your family won’t need too soon. But for many policyholders, especially seniors juggling rising expenses, there comes a point when the
