FORM WFI.VADISC.EF2/08 - © 2008 Welcome Funds Inc
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
VIRGINIA -- NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE
1. A viatical/life settlement broker is a person who on behalf of
another and for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration
introduces you to viatical/life settlement providers, or offers or
attempts to negotiate viatical/life settlement contracts between you
and one or more viatical/life settlement providers.
2. Although WELCOME FUNDS INC can represent multiple parties
in this transaction pursuant to Virginia Law (ie. a viatical/life
settlement provider or another third party but not your insurance
company), WELCOME FUNDS INC only represents you as your
viatical/life settlement broker and has no ownership interest in any
viatical/life settlement provider, affiliate and/or appointed or
contracted agent and shall act according to your instructions and in
your best interest notwithstanding the manner in which
WELCOME FUNDS INC and your referring advisor/broker, if
any, is compensated.
3. 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 your life insurance company, a financial advisor,
certified public accountant and/or an attorney regarding these
potential alternatives. Review all of your options and issues before
you decide. This way you can be sure you are making a decision
that is in your best interest.
4. Some or all of the proceeds of your viatical/life 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.
5. 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. In addition, viatical/life settlement proceeds could be
subject to the claims of creditors.
6. Once you have received your proceeds from the sale of your life
insurance policy, you will have fifteen (15) calendar days from
receipt of the viatical/life settlement proceeds in which to rescind
the transaction. If the insured dies during the rescission period, then
the settlement contract shall be deemed rescinded, subject to
repayment of all viatical/life settlement proceeds, including any
commissions, premiums, loans and loan interest paid on your
behalf.
7. Entering into a viatical/life settlement contract may 1) cause other
rights 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. WELCOME FUNDS INC recommends that you read the
viatical/life settlement contract and seek assistance from a
professional financial advisor or legal advisor prior to signing it.
8. Funds will be sent to you within three (3) business days 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 designated. WELCOME FUNDS INC and
your referring advisor/broker, if any, has no access to or control
over viatical/life settlement provider funds that are set aside in
escrow or trust.
9. Total compensation payable to WELCOME FUNDS INC and your
referring advisor/broker, if any, shall collectively not exceed a
maximum of 8% of the Net Death Benefit (NDB) of your policy.
Proceeds of your settlement are represented by the Net Purchase
Price (NPP) as follows: NPP = Gross Purchase Price (GPP) as paid
by the viatical/life settlement provider reduced by the total
compensation as described above. Compensation is normally paid
to WELCOME FUNDS INC by the viatical/life settlement provider
directly and not by you, but Virginia Law affords you the
opportunity to pay WELCOME FUNDS INC directly if you wish
to by executing a separate agreement.
10. All medical, financial, or personal information solicited or obtained
by a viatical/life settlement provider or WELCOME FUNDS INC
about an 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/life settlement between you and the
viatical/life settlement provider. If you are asked to provide this
information, you will be asked to consent to the disclosure. The
information may be presented to someone who buys the policy or
provides funds for the purchase. You may be asked to renew your
permission to share information every two (2) years. In addition,
information regarding the insured’s and/or the policy owner’s
identity and 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.
11. The insured may be contacted by either the viatical/life settlement
provider or WELCOME FUNDS INC or its authorized
representative for the purpose of determining the insured’s health
status. This contact will be limited to no more frequently than once
every three (3) months if the insured has a life expectancy of more
than one (1) year, and no more than once per month if the insured
has a life expectancy of one (1) year or less.
12. Any person who knowingly presents false information in an
application for a viatical/life settlement contract is guilty of a crime
subject to penalty, including fines and imprisonment.
13. I/we confirm and acknowledge that WELCOME FUNDS INC has
provided me/us with the most recent brochure developed and/or
approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
(NAIC) describing the process of viatical/life settlements.
I/We acknowledge that I/we have read and understand the disclosures above (1-13).
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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