Regulatory usage of the terms “viatical settlement” and “life settlement” varies by state. However, the market generally uses the term viatical settlement to refer to instances where the insured is terminally ill with a life expectancy of less than two years. A life settlement focuses on policies insuring older individuals with life expectancies greater than two years.
Life Settlements
A life settlement is available to seniors who meet the following criteria.
Viatical Settlements
Seniors with a terminal illness or life expectancy of less than 2 years are eligible for a viatical settlement.
“I was in need of cash when my accountant referred me to MaxLife Solutions. I was surprised to get such a quick turnaround time from filling out the application to when the funds were direct deposited into my account. More importantly, I was surprised at how compassionate, friendly and responsive the staff is there. I received $250,000 on my million-dollar policy."
-- Al
Universal Life Insurance