There is a common misconception that life insurance benefits are not subject to estate tax. While the proceeds of a life insurance policy are not taxable income to the beneficiaries, they are part of a person’s taxable estate...more
With the federal estate tax exemption possibly about to be lowered, it may be time to think about steps you can take to keep your estate from being taxed. An irrevocable life insurance trust allows you to pass on money to...more
Generally, the proceeds of one’s life insurance policy are included in their taxable estate. A person can remove them by transferring ownership of the policy, but there’s a catch: Wait too long, and one’s intentions may be...more