Calculator

How much coverage do you actually need?

A 30-second estimate using the DIME method (Debt + Income + Mortgage + Education). This is a starting point — your real number depends on your specific situation.

Quick estimate

Combined household income from earned wages.
Amount remaining on your home loan(s).
Children or other people who depend on your income.
Any current life insurance (employer, military, private).

How this calculator works

It uses the DIME method, a common starting framework that adds:

  • Debt — non-mortgage debts your family would face
  • Income — your annual income × the number of years you want to replace
  • Mortgage — the remaining balance, so the family can stay in the home
  • Education — a flat $50K per dependent for future schooling support

From that subtotal, we subtract any existing coverage you already have. The result is a starting estimate — most families end up within 20% of it once we factor health, age, and goals into a real conversation.

Start with the free Will Kit. No pressure, no obligation.

We'll mail your kit, then schedule a 15-minute review whenever you're ready.