FORM WFI.FLDISC.EF3/10; © 2010 Welcome Funds Inc ____________
Viator’s Initials
WELCOME FUNDS INC.
4755 TECHNOLOGY WAY
SUITE 202
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
TOLL-FREE: 877.227.4484
PHONE: 561.862.0244
FAX: 561.862.0242
WWW.WELCOMEFUNDS.COM
NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE
1. WELCOME FUNDS INC and your referring viatical
settlement broker, if any, represents only you and shall act
according to your instructions and in your best interest
notwithstanding the manner in which WELCOME FUNDS
INC and your referring viatical settlement broker, if any, is
com
p
ensated.
2. Some or all of the proceeds of your viatical settlement may be
taxable under federal income tax and/or state franchise and
income tax laws. WELCOME FUNDS INC is not a tax
advisor and recommends that you consult your own
professional tax advisor regarding this transacti
on.
3. The sale of your insurance policy may affect your right to
receive Medicaid or other government benefits
or
entitlements. Advice on such effects should be obtained from
the appropriate government agencies.
4. In a
ddition, viatical settlement proceeds could be subject to
the claims of creditors.
5. There may be possible alternatives to selling your life
insurance. This may include the option of an accelerated death
benefit or policy loans offered by your life insurance
company. You are advised to consult a financial advisor,
certified public accountant and/or an attorney regarding these
potential alternatives.
6. Once you have received your proceeds from the sale of your
life insurance policy, you will have fifteen (15) days from
receipt of the viatical settlement proceeds in which to re
scind
the transaction. If the insured dies during the rescission period,
then the viatical settlement contract shall be deemed
rescinded, subject to repayment of all viatical settlement
procee
ds.
7. You will receive proceeds from the viatical settlement
transaction pursuant to the provisions of the viatical settlement
contract after the insurer or group administrator’
s
acknowledgment that ownership of the policy or interest in the
certificate has been transferred and the beneficiary has been
d
esignated. WELCOME FUNDS INC and your referrin
g
viatical settlement broker, if any, has no access to or control
over viatical settlement provider funds that are set aside in
escrow or trust.
8. You have the right to know the name, business address, and
phone number of the entity that serves as the independen
t
third-party escrow agent that disburses your viatical settlement
proceeds. In addition, you may inspect or receive copies of th
e
relevant escrow or trust agreements or documents.
9. Entering into a viatical settlement contract may 1) cause other
ri
ghts or benefits, including conversion rights and waiver of
premium benefits, which may exist under the policy or a
certificate of a group life insurance policy to be forfeited; and 2)
reduce the insured’s ability to obtain additional life insurance
coverage in the future.
10. Total compensation payable to WELCOME FUNDS INC and
your referring viatical settlement broker, if any, shall collectively
not exceed a maximum of 8% of the Net Death Benefit (NDB) of
your policy. Proceeds of your viatical settlement are represented
by the Net Purchase Price (NPP) as follows: NPP = Gross
Purchase Price (GPP) as paid by the viatical settlement provid
er
reduced by the total compensation as described above.
11. All medical, financial or personal information solicited or
obtained by a viatical settlement provider, WELCOME FUNDS
INC. and/or a referring viatical settlement broker about th
e
insured, including the insured’s identity or the identity of family
members, a spouse or significant other may be disclosed as
necessary to effect the viatical settlement between you and th
e
viatical settlement provider. The information may be presented to
someone who buys the policy or provides funds for the purchase.
Check your viatical settlement contract to see if and when
your
permission to share this information may be requested. In
addition, information regarding the policy owner’s and insured’s
identity and insured’s medical condition will 1) be shared with
the insurer that issued the life insurance policy; and 2) shall be
available to each subsequent owner of the life insurance policy.
12. The insured may be contacted by the viatical settlement provid
er
or WELCOME FUNDS INC or its authorized representative for
the purpose of determining the insured’s health status. The
viatical settlement contract will define the contact limitations in
de
tail.
13. Any
person who knowingly presents false information in an
ap
p
lication for a viatical settlement contract is guilty of a crime
subject to penalty, including fines and imprisonment.
14. WELCOME FUNDS INC recommends that
you read the viatical
settlement contract and seek assistance from a professional
financial advisor and/or consult with your legal advisor prior to
signing it.
15. I/we confirm and acknowledge that WELCOME FUNDS INC
has provided me/us with the most recent brochure develope
d
and/or approved by the National Association of Insurance
Commissioners (NAIC) describing the process of viatical
settlements.
I/We acknowledge that I/we have read and understand the disclosures above (1-15).
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Signature of Primary Insured Printed Name Date
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Signature of Secondary Insured (if applicable) Printed Name Date
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Signature of Policy Owner #1 (if not Insured) Printed Name Date
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Signature of Policy Owner #2 (if not Insured) Printed Name Date