Investing in a life insurance settlement promises big profits with low risk. This article focuses on the very real risks involved.

Offers information, including pros and cons, on viaticals and life insurance settlements.

Describes the process, including what policies are eligible, who qualifies to sell a policy, and points to consider.

HIV/AIDS information site provides articles relating to viatical settlements.

Consumer advocacy information about viatical, life, and senior settlements. Site author has written three books on the subject.

Consumer information and assistance for terminally ill individuals and family members who are interested in learning about viatical settlements.

Information resource for individuals considering the sell of their life insurance policy due to terminal illness.

Non-profit resource site describes viatical settlements, their history, benefits, and potential problems.

In depth article provides a brief history, outline of options, alternatives, and real case studies involving these settlements. From deathandtaxes.com.