Vacation homes are often used in one of three ways: owner occupied, as a rental, or unoccupied. Many people carry either a homeowners or landlord insurance policy, both of which often have significant coverage gaps. You will want to make sure you’re covered for all three situations.

If you vacation home is in the path of a named-storm, such as a hurricane, it’s possible that your home insurance deductible will increase. Many named-storm deductible clauses work by requiring a deductible that’s a certain percentage of a home’s value, which can be anywhere from one to ten percent. The hurricane deductible is designed to offer lower premiums, so the first thing you can do is to put aside that savings for damages. Be aware that hurricane deductibles only take affect if the home’s damage results from a storm officially named by the National Weather Service. 

Remember, no insurance is perfect – and so it is usually a good idea to have an umbrella insurance policy. They fill in any gaps in coverage in case of damages over and above your normal liability insurance.

You never know what’s going to happen, and you don’t get a second chance! Coordination is important for anyone, and having an experienced Financial Quarterback can save you time, money, and worry. 

Whatever you decide, make sure your assets are fully-coordinated to avoid unnecessary taxes and fees, now or later, to your investments, retirement plans and pass-along legacies.

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