In order to ensure protection of your family, you must pick an optimal policy duration of your term plan.
There are several aspects that need to be looked at while selecting a term. You can start with your age. The younger you are, the longer the period you need protection for and vice versa. Your gender too plays a crucial role here, as women generally live longer than men1. Similarly, your lifestyle habits, the ages of your dependents, etc. also decide the length of your policy term