Great Western Insurance Company
Final Expense
You’ve devoted your entire life to your family — taking care of them, providing for them, being there when they need you, and always planning for the moments you share together. Planning for that moment when you will no longer be there is just as important, and might be easier than you think.
By purchasing Final Expense Whole Life insurance
You can provide for your family even after you’re gone. While no amount of money will replace their loss, making this smart decision now will save them from a financial burden later during a difficult time.
Finding the best Final Expense insurance can be challenging
We’re here to help you understand why one of Great Western Insurance Company’s (GWIC) plans may be the best option for you.
What is Final Expense insurance?
While considering preplanning options, people tend to compare Final Expense insurance to Preneed Funeral insurance. However, the two types of insurance minimize burdens on your family in different ways. With Preneed insurance, you work with a specific funeral home to select and price all the elements for your funeral. Your Preneed policy locks in the total amount, and it is paid to the funeral home to cover your funeral expenses.
Final Expense insurance doesn’t remove the task of planning the funeral
but it can alleviate the burden on your family of covering funeral costs — and an array of other expenses. Your family can decide how to dispense the money, which can be used for unpaid bills, medical expenses, and even college tuition for children or grandchildren. If they choose to use it for your funeral, they can make arrangements with any funeral home.
What makes GWIC’s Final Expense insurance plans stand out?
GWIC makes qualifying for Final Expense insurance straightforward and easy by offering two whole life plans: Assurance Plus and Guaranteed Assurance.
Assurance Plus is designed for those in good health, looking for additional value. If you can answer “no” to three simple health questions (four in Florida), you will qualify for a 25% increase of the full death benefit starting on day one with no required medical exam.
The Accelerated Death benefit rider*
Is included at no additional charge, and for only $1 a month, you can help protect your family with the Dependent Child and Grandchild rider. This one-time benefit will pay $2,500 on the first death of a dependent child or grandchild.
Guaranteed Assurance**
Provides coverage with absolutely no underwriting and no health questions to answer.
If at any time a death occurs by accident as defined in the policy, the full death benefit will be paid.
If a death occurs in the first two policy years, and is not an accidental death, the benefit paid will be 110% of the premiums paid to date.
After the first two policy years, regardless of how the death occurs, the full death benefit is paid.
In short, GWIC’s plans are affordable, simple ways to secure your family’s financial future because:
Your premiums will never go up.
Funds can be used for any purpose.
Your 30-day satisfaction is guaranteed.
Coverage builds cash value over time that is tax deferred and can be borrowed against.
How much Final Expense coverage do you need?
When it comes to paying for your final expenses, you can’t rely on Social Security alone. The U.S. government only pays a lump sum of $255 for those who qualify. You deserve comfort and peace of mind knowing your loved ones will have financial protection following your death.
Because it’s impossible to predict the future, it can be difficult to determine an adequate amount of insurance to cover your final expenses. First, think about who depends on you and what bills they would be faced with immediately and long term if you were to pass away. For example, immediate costs could include your funeral and estate taxes, and long-term payments could include your personal debt and college tuition.
It’s important to note
If you already own a Final Expense insurance policy, financial and tax implications could occur if you purchase a new policy. However, if you do a 1035 Exchange, where you replace the old Final Expense policy with the new Final Expense policy, you may avoid tax implications. Check with your insurance agent to fully understand what replacing an existing policy would mean for you.
* The Accelerated Death Benefit rider is not available in the state of California.
** The Guaranteed Assurance plan is not available in the state of Washington.
Your benefits and premium will vary depending on the plan selected. Plan availability may vary by state. This is a solicitation of insurance and an agent may contact you.
https://www.gwic.com/products/final-expense-whole-life-insurance