Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets Current [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Cash and cash equivalents CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD Certificates Of Deposit, At Carrying Value Certificates of deposit Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Accounts receivable - trade Accounts receivable trade Other Receivables, Net, Current, Total Accounts receivable - other Accounts receivable - other Financing Receivable, Net, Total Note receivable Life Settlement Contracts, Investment Method, Carrying Amount, Maturing in Remainder of Fiscal Year Current portion of investments in policies Total Impairment of investments in Policies Income Taxes Receivable, Current Income tax overpayment Current portion of income tax receivable Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current, Total Deferred income taxes Prepaid Expense, Current, Total Prepaid expenses Assets, Current, Total Total current assets Property Plant and Equipment Net [Abstract] PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Land and Buildings Gross Land and building Land and buildings, Gross Capitalized Computer Software, Gross Proprietary software Furniture Fixtures and Equipment Gross Furniture, fixtures and equipment Furniture Fixtures And Equipment Gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross Transportation equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total Subtotal Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Net property and equipment Other Assets Noncurrent [Abstract] OTHER ASSETS: Accounts Receivable, Net, Noncurrent, Total Premium advances, net of allowance of $4,402,047 and $4,315,633, respectively Net premium advance balance at May 31, 2013 Life Settlement Contracts, Investment Method, Carrying Amount, Total Investment in life settlements trust Other Assets Noncurrent Artifacts and other Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent, Total Deferred income tax asset Total Other Assets Total other assets Total Other Assets Assets, Total Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Current [Abstract] CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities Current Accrued liabilities Dividends Payable Current Dividends payable Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reported Claims Amount Accrued settlement expense Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred policy monitoring costs - current Liabilities, Current, Total Total current liabilities Deferred Revenue Noncurrent Long-term portion of deferred policy monitoring costs Accrued Income Taxes Noncurrent Income taxes payable Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total Total long-term liabilities Liabilities, Total Total liabilities Stockholders Equity [Abstract] SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common Stock Value Common stock, $.01 par value 18,750,000 shares authorized; 18,750,000 shares issued and 18,647,468 outstanding Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Retained earnings Treasury Stock Value Less: treasury stock - 102,532 shares as of May 31 and February 28, 2013 Stockholders Equity Attributable to Parent, Total Total shareholders’ equity Balance Balance Liabilities and Equity, Total Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Noncurrent Premium advances, reserve Allowance for doubtful accounts Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares, outstanding Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues, Total REVENUES Revenues Insurance Commissions BROKERAGE FEES Sales Revenue, Services, Net, Total REVENUES, NET OF BROKERAGE FEES Benefits Losses and Expenses [Abstract] OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: General and Administrative Expense, Total General and administrative Legal and Professional Expense Legal and professional fees Legal and professional expense. General Insurance Expense Premium advances, net Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments Impairment of investments in policies Impairment of investments in policies Impairment of investments Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net Settlement costs Settlement costs Depreciation, Total Depreciation Depreciation Depreciation expenses Benefits, Losses and Expenses, Total Total operating and administrative expenses Operating Income (Loss), Total INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS Income From Assignment Of Income Stream Income from assignment of income stream Income from assignment of income stream Income from assignment of income stream. Interest and Other Nonoperating Income Expense Net Interest and other income Interest and Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Total Earnings from life settlement trust Investment Income, Net, Total Income from investments in policies Loss On Settlement Of Other Income Note Receivable Loss on settlement of note receivable Loss on settlement of other income note receivable. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest, Total INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES Pre-tax Income (Loss) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense Total income tax expense Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total NET INCOME Net income (loss) Net (loss) income Net income NET INCOME (LOSS) Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] EARNINGS: Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Total Per share - Basic and Diluted Per share - Basic and Diluted Comprehensive Income Net Income (Loss) Per Share Weighted Average Number Basic Diluted Shares Outstanding [Abstract] AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding where Basic and Diluted are the same and reported as a single line Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract] THE COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME: Statement Of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss) Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Gain Loss On Sale Of Other Investments Income from investments in policies Life Settlement Contracts, Fair Value Method, Gain (Loss) Earnings from life settlements trust Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income taxes Provision for Doubtful Accounts Increase in allowance for premium advances Gain (Loss) on Sale of Notes Receivable Loss on settlement of note receivable Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Notes Receivables Note receivable Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Payable Net Of Income Taxes Receivable Income taxes receivable (payable) Increase Decrease In Prepaid Expense Prepaid expenses Increase Decrease In Premiums Receivable Premium advances, net Increase Decrease In Operating Assets [Abstract] (Increase) decrease in operating assets: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities, Total Accrued liabilities Increase Decrease In Reinsurance Recoverable and Liability For Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Accrued settlement expense Increase (Decrease) In Reinsurance Recoverable And Liability For Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Increase Decrease In Deferred Revenue Deferred policy monitoring costs Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments To Acquire Restricted Certificates Of Deposit Investments in certificates of deposit Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities, Total Proceeds from sales of marketable securities Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Purchases of property and equipment Proceeds From Life Settlements Trust Proceeds from life settlements trust Proceeds from investment in life settlements trust Proceeds From Assignment Of Income Stream Proceeds from assignment of income stream Proceeds From Assignment Of Income Stream. Investment In Life Settlements Trust Investment in life settlements trust Investment in life settlement trust Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments, Total Proceeds from sales of investments in policies Payments to Acquire Investments, Total Purchase of investment in policies and capitalized premiums Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payments of Dividends, Total Dividends paid Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Total Net cash used in financing activities Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Total NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Interest Paid, Total Interest paid Income Taxes Paid Income taxes paid Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Nature Of Operations DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block] CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Banking and Thrift [Abstract] Cash Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments [Text Block] CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Trade [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Trade [Text Block] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - TRADE The entire disclosure for Accounts receivable trade during the period. Accounts Receivable Employees and Other [Abstract] Note Receivable [Abstract] Note Receivable [Text Block] NOTE RECEIVABLE Note Receivable [Text Block] Insurance [Abstract] Premiums Receivable Note PREMIUM ADVANCES Investments In Policies [Abstract] Long Duration Insurance Contracts Disclosure [Text Block] INVESTMENTS IN POLICIES Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] Life Settlement Contracts Disclosure [Text Block] INVESTMENT IN LIFE SETTLEMENTS TRUST Leases [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] INCOME TAXES Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, STOCK TRANSACTIONS AND COMMON STOCK OPTIONS Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] 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Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts Notes and Loans Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts Receivable Collection Period Collection period of advances Accounts Receivable Collection Period Accounts Receivable Other [Abstract] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable [Domain] Due From Maturities Of Policies [Member] Due from Maturities of Policies Due from Maturities of Policies [Member] Title of Individual [Axis] Notes Receivable Interest Rate Note receivable interest rate Notes Receivable Interest Rate Disclosure Changes In Premium Advances Account [Abstract] Disclosure - Changes in Premium Advances Account [Abstract] Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Table] Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Table] Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items] Accounts Receivable Gross Noncurrent Total premium advance balance at February 28, 2013 Total 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Life Settlement Contracts, Investment Method, Number of Contracts, Maturing in Year Five 4-5 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts, Investment Method, Number of Contracts, Maturing after Year Five Thereafter Life Settlement Contracts, Investment Method, Number of Contracts, Total Total Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Carrying Amount Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Carrying Value Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Carrying Amount Maturing In Next Twelve Months 0-1 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Carrying Amount Maturing In Year Two 1-2 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Carrying Amount Maturing In Year Three 2-3 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Carrying Amount Maturing In Year Four 3-4 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Carrying Amount Maturing In Year Five 4-5 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Carrying Amount Maturing After Year Five Thereafter Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Face Value Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Face Value Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Face Value Maturing In Next Twelve Months 0-1 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Face Value Maturing In Year Two 1-2 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Face Value Maturing In Year Three 2-3 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Face Value Maturing In Year Four 3-4 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Face Value Maturing In Year Five 4-5 (in years) Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Face Value Maturing After Year Five Thereafter Life Settlement Contracts, Investment Method, Face Value, Total Total Disclosure Estimated Premiums To Be Paid To Keep Life Settlement Contracts In Force [Abstract] Disclosure - Estimated Premiums to be Paid to Keep Life Settlement Contracts in Force [Abstract] Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Premiums To Be Paid In Next Twelve Months Year 1 Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Premiums To Be Paid In Year Two Year 2 Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Premiums To Be Paid In Year Three Year 3 Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Premiums To Be Paid In Year Four Year 4 Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Premiums To Be Paid In Year Five Year 5 Life Settlement Contracts Investment Method Premiums To Be Paid After Year Five Thereafter Life Settlement Contracts, Investment Method, Premiums to be Paid, Total Total estimated premiums Investment Type [Axis] Investments [Domain] Other Investments [Member] Viatical portion of investment Life Settlement Contracts [Member] Life settlement portion of investment Life Settlement Contracts [Member] Impaired Investment Securities Fair Value Disclosure Fair value of impaired policies Impaired Investment Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Investment [Axis] Investment [Domain] Insurance Settlement [Member] Insurance Settlement Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage Percentage of ownership interest Other Long-Term Investments Long term portion of investments in policies Investment in life settlements trust Life Settlement Contracts, Fair Value Method, Number of Contracts, Total Number of life settlement contract Life Settlement Contracts, Fair Value Method, Face Value, Total Life settlement contract face value Life settlement contract face value Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases [Table] ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeasesTable Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases [Line Items] Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases [Line Items] ScheduleOfFutureMinimumRentalPaymentsForOperatingLeases Leases [Table] Leases [Line Items] Leases [Line Items] Lease Disclosure Income Tax Benefit Expense [Abstract] Disclosure - Income Tax (Benefit) Expense [Abstract] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Disclosure Components Of Income Tax Expense [Abstract] Disclosure - Components of Income Tax Expense [Abstract] Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Current income tax expense (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred tax expense (benefit) Disclosure Income Tax Expense Differed From Amounts Computed By Applying Federal Income Tax Rate To Pre Tax Earnings [Abstract] Disclosure - Income Tax Expense Differed from Amounts Computed by Applying Federal Income Tax Rate to Pre-Tax Earnings [Abstract] Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent United States statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent State income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Permanent Differences Permanent differences Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Permanent Differences Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total Combined effective tax rate Disclosure Significant Portions Of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Disclosure - Significant Portions of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table] Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table] Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] Deferred Tax Assets Net [Abstract] Deferred tax assets: Deferred Tax Assets Impairment Of Investment In Policies Impairment of investment in policies Deferred Tax Assets, Impairment of Investment in Policies Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Unearned Premiums Reserve Premium advances allowance Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Policy Monitoring Costs Deferred policy monitoring costs Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Policy Monitoring Costs Deferred Tax Assets Investments Investment in securities Deferred Tax Assets Charitable Contribution Carryforwards Charitable contributions Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Contingencies Contingency costs Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Total Compensated absences Deferred Tax Assets State Taxes State taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Total Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Valuation allowance Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Total Net deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Liabilities Net [Abstract] Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities Settlement Costs Settlement costs Deferred Tax Liabilities, Settlement Costs Deferred Tax Liabilities Depreciation Depreciation Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation Deferred Tax Liabilities Prepaid Expenses Prepaid expenses Deferred Tax Liabilities Unrealized Revenues and Brokerage Fees Unrealized revenues and brokerage fees Deferred 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ShareOutstanding Weighted Average Common and Common Equivalent [Abstract] Average Common and Common Equivalent Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Common and Common Equivalent Disclosure Investment Securities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis [Abstract] Disclosure - Investment Securities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Municipal and Corporate Bonds [Member] Municipal and Corporate Bonds Municipal and Corporate Bonds [Member] Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring and Nonrecurring 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Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information [Table] ScheduleOfQuarterlyFinancialInformationTable Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] ScheduleOfQuarterlyFinancialInformationlineitem Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Information [Table] Document Information [Line Items] Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Basic and Diluted Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total Total other income (expense) Revenvue from Exchange of Right to Receive Future Payments Revenue from exchange of right to receive future payments Revenue from exchange of right to receive 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