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Estate Planning

It is difficult to think about the logistics of settling an estate, such as notifying people, collecting records, completing paperwork, safeguarding assets, and addressing business concerns. Find the answers to many frequently asked questions when working with clients who have considerable wealth.

Estate Planning - Keeping wealth in the right handsBuilding A Multi-Generation Trust
Estate Tax PlanningThe Dynasty Trust
Estate Tax ReliefTrust Owned ILIT
Estate Planning FAQsIncentive ILIT
Spousal Lifetime AccessGRAT Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
Special Needs Planning 



Retirement Planning

Discover innovative strategies for supplemental retirement planning designed for individuals and small business owners in maximizing their use of retirement vehicles.

Variable Life in Retirement Planning

Universal Life in Retirement Planning

Annuity MaximizationPension Income Maximization
412(i)412(i) FAQs

Power of Permanent Insurance

 



Wealth Transfer

While tax-deferred investments offer an attractive way to accumulate money for future income needs, they can be inefficient if the goal is to pass the asset to heirs. They could be subject to both income and estate taxes at your client's death. Wealth Transfer could be an effective alternative.

Wealth Transfer Planning

Income Maximization

Municipal Bond MaximizationQualified Plan Maximization
Endorsement Split Dollar Private Split Dollar



Charitable Planning

Making charitable gifts can help your clients achieve their charitable objectives as well as preserve their personal wealth. Life insurance can greatly leverage the benefits of charitable gifts, whether by a simple gift of a life insurance policy to a charity or through more complex planning techniques.

Gifts of Life Insurance

Benefits for the Donor and the Charity

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)CRT Guide
Making a Difference for Your CharityGifting Tax Advantages



Business & Executive Planning

Life insurance may be the best means available to help a business protect itself, provide for an orderly continuation, retain valuable employees, and ensure future security for its owners and key employees. Find out how to tap into this vast and growing market.

Business Continuity Planning

Executive Bonus Plan

Business StrategiesRestricted Executive Bonus
B Trust

Executive Legacy Plan

Buy-Sell Planning

SERP Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans
Buy-Sell Using Cross Purchase

Nonqualified Deferred Comp

Buy-Sell Using Entity PurchaseNonqualified 401(k)
Buy-Sell for a General Partnership

REBA Restricted Endorsement Bonus Arrangements

Section 79: Permanent Benefit Group Life 



Premium Financing

As a successful individual who has accumulated significant assets, your client may have a need for life insurance in their estate plan. However, finding the liquid assets to purchase a large insurance policy is not always a simple thing to do.

Premium Financing Guide

Client Profile

Understanding Premium FinancingCapital Maximization Strategy II
Private Financing