2.7 Personal Uses of Life Insurance
Cash Accumulation
An amount of cash accessible to the policyowner from within permanent life insurance policies.
Liquidity
Immediate funds available upon death to pay creditors, taxes and final expenses as well as cash values available for policy loans, withdrawals, and full surrenders.
Estate Creation
Life insurance proceeds paid in a lump sum provide financial assets to create an immediate estate the insured can pass on to survivors.
Estate Conservation
Provides money to pay any estate taxes or loans which must be satisfied upon the death of the estate owner preserving the insured's estate.
Survivor Protection
Providing funds for surviving spouses and dependents.