Life Insurance

The legal life insurance definition refers to a legally enforceable contract between a policyholder and an insurance provider. In exchange for monthly premiums, the life insurance company promises to pay a specified amount of money to the named beneficiaries when the policyholder dies. Life insurance coverage varies by policy type and can pay for funeral expenses, burial costs, lost wages, and debts. Compare life insurance quotes online before you buy to lock in the best rates.

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Jeffrey Johnson is a legal writer with a focus on personal injury. He has worked on personal injury and sovereign immunity litigation in addition to experience in family, estate, and criminal law. He earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and has worked in legal offices and non-profits in Maryland, Texas, and North Carolina. He has also earned an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman Univer...

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