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Process & Timeline - Existing Policy

 

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Bentley Life Settlements Existing Policy Process

1.
Determine eligibility for settlement.
a. Age: 70+
b. $100,000 face value (death benefit) policy and above
c. Universal life, whole life, convertible term, or survivorship
d. Policy must be in place at least two years
2.
Policy owner completes and submits Bentley Life Settlement Application.
3.
Bentley Life Settlements retrieves your medical records and requests necessary information from your insurance carrier. (3-5 weeks)
4.
Bentley Life Settlements obtains 2 independent, third-party life expectancy certificates. (2-4 weeks)
5.
Bentley Life Settlements negotiates with multiple financial institutions (up to 25) to get you the highest possible value for your policy.(2-6 weeks)
6.
Bentley Life Settlements presents you with the best gross offer less our commission (click here to review our commission policy).
7.
Upon your acceptance of the offer, your contracts are issued.
8.
Funding usually takes place within 30 days of receipt of signed contract.

Expected total time: 2 to 4 months

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