Episode 77: Should a Single Person Own an LIRP?

Under what circumstances should a single person want to own an LIRP? There are a number of scenarios where it can make sense, but it definitely depends on the individual’s situation. We have to remember the primary motivation for having life insurance is having death benefit, but there are a few close second reasons. Using the death benefit in advance of your death to pay for long-term care is one such reason. With sufficient long-term care insurance, you are able to call the shots and have the long-term care performed in your home, which studies have shown also leads to longer life expectancies. Without long-term care as a single person, you will end up spending down all your other assets in order to pay for it until you basically run out of money and end up qualifying for Medicaid, which is not something you really want to qualify for. Medicaid facilities are typically of the government’s choosing and there is often a wide disparity in the quality of care you will receive when compar...