Does Life Insurance Cover Suicide?

Along with the profound and painful questions that follow the loss of a loved one from suicide, there are practical and financial issues to address, too. If the loved one had life insurance, a common question is whether the policy will still cover the death. In general, there is coverage if your loved one: Had free... Barbara Marquand is a writer at NerdWallet.

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