Life Insurance and Viatical Settlements
If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, chronic disease or catastrophic condition, and need money to pay for medical treatment, long-term care or other expenses, one option is to look at the value of any life insurance policies you own. You may be able to obtain money by selling your life insurance policy in a viatical settlement. Some life insurance policies also feature loan options, cash settlement options, and accelerated death benefits.
Books on Coping With a Terminal Illness
Things You Can Control About What Happens When You Die
When faced with a terminal illness, there are so many things you cannot control. The sense of powerlessness can be overwhelming. But it is important to realize there are many things you can control. Part of that is the legacy you leave behind. For a list of things you can control or influence, see things you can control about what happens when you die.
