As growing numbers of aging baby boomers turn to their advisors to help them achieve their retirement and estate planning objectives, many estate attorneys are faced with decisions regarding life insurance policies purchased that are no longer relevant. Life settlements have steadily gained greater recognition as a vital financial planning tool. Yet, some estate attorneys may be hesitant to recommend them until they gain deeper insight into the “inner workings” of what they view as a nascent industry with a still-maturing regulatory environment.
