[Twinkie]

Is it just that I'm backward, or would it have been
unusual for a woman in her early twenties with no
children to have a substantial life insurance policy?
I know from our own experience, we were barely able to
afford the basics of life during those early years of
marriage, much less expensive insurance policies. It
would not have been practical for a company to issue
a life insurance policy on Terri after the illness or
accident & I doubt they would have. It would be
interesting to know whether or not Mr. Shiavo had life
insurance on her initially & it looks like a court would
have investigated this subject first thing.

[syriacus]

would it have been unusual for a woman in her early twenties with no children to have a substantial life insurance policy?

In many cases, yes. But Terri worked for Prudential Insurance

Posted on Wed, Sep. 10, 2003 Fight for life seems at end

Terri adjusted well to St. Petersburg and the nearby beach, her father said. She worked as a clerk at Prudential Insurance while Schiavo worked at various restaurant jobs. She enjoyed the sun, dyed her hair blond and rejoiced at wearing bikinis.

[Bobby777]

depends upon her job ... benefits offered, I mean ...