{"id":1252,"date":"2021-02-11T09:30:10","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T14:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortax.ca\/?p=1252"},"modified":"2021-02-11T09:30:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T14:30:10","slug":"five-reasons-to-do-annual-life-insurance-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolvethought.com\/fortax\/2021\/02\/11\/five-reasons-to-do-annual-life-insurance-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons to Do Annual Life Insurance Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.page-title-inner {display: none;}\n.entry-header-text-top {display: none;}\ndiv#comments {display: none;}\n.entry-author {display:none;}\nfooter.entry-meta {display: none;}\n.subul {margin:0;list-style:revert;}\n<\/style>\n<h1>Five Reasons to Do Annual Life Insurance Reviews<\/h1>\n<p>A life insurance policy can provide financial support for the people you love, long after you\u2019re gone. That\u2019s your priority. However, life changes from year to year; a review of your policies will ensure you continue to achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<p>What might have altered and how can it affect your family? Here are 5 important considerations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Family Changes<\/strong><br \/>\nConsider the effect of a growing family. Maybe a new baby, an adoption, or stepchildren were added into the mix. Or extended family came to live with you from another place or country.<\/p>\n<p>New family members need to be reflected in your coverage. It protects a growing family\u2019s financial future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Marital Changes<\/strong><br \/>\nYou may have gotten married or divorced. Ensure your policy reflects such changes. This doesn\u2019t happen automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Remove previously named beneficiaries if necessary. Ensure they are not legally entitled to the funds you have arranged as protection for your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Adult Children<\/strong><br \/>\nPerhaps your children have reached adulthood and now live independently. This can alter your strategy. You might change the beneficiary to your spouse, for additional protection.<\/p>\n<p>Children who are now studying away from home are still depending on you. Ensure the death benefit will provide enough so they can continue their courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Health Changes<\/strong><br \/>\nFor you or your partner, an emerging health issue can quickly alter the family\u2019s budget. Complicated medical conditions are expensive. As you grow older, ensure your life insurance has accounted for the future cost of health care.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, consider protecting yourselves from a potential injury. One that could make it impossible for you to work.<\/p>\n<p>An elderly parent\u2019s medical needs could require an assisted living facility. Or you may have moved them into your home for closer care. Ensure your family has the means to meet these costs if you\u2019re not around.<\/p>\n<p>You might also take out a policy for an elderly parent. It could help cover their final expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Coverage Changes<\/strong><br \/>\nTake a look at your coverage. Is a term policy expiring? Should you convert it to a whole life policy? Or should you purchase additional insurance to accommodate your family\u2019s changing needs?<\/p>\n<p>Each year can bring potential changes that alter the security of your family. Do a yearly review with your Financial Advisor to be sure they\u2019re fully protected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five Reasons to Do Annual Life Insurance Reviews A life insurance policy can provide financial support for the people you love, long after you\u2019re gone. That\u2019s your priority. However, life changes from year to year; a review of your policies will ensure you continue to achieve this goal. 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