Busting Some Life Insurance MythsBusting Some Life Insurance Myths

Sophisticated and thoughtful guidance regarding a client’s life insurance has never been more critical than it is today. The buzz created by the recent election results, the possibility of permanent repeal of the estate tax and a possible reduction of income taxes can inappropriately lead to the surrender of current policies or a hold on new purchases. Keep in mind that the estate tax has been “permanently” repealed four times before, and the income tax has ranged from 7 percent in 1915 to 92 percent in 1952. A changing environment presents both opportunities to be captured and risks to be managed. Incorrect conclusions are often based on faulty assumptions. Now’s a good time to bust a few myths.

Value Independent of Tax Regimes

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