High net worth (HNW) individuals in the United States rely on life insurance not only for replacement income but as a strategic vehicle for wealth …
Insurance Essentials for HNW Clients: Comparing Term, Permanent, and Trust Solutions
High-net-worth (HNW) individuals in the United States use life insurance not just for income replacement, but as a strategic tool for wealth transfer, estate-tax mitigation, …
Key Insurance Concepts Every Advisor Must Know for High Net Worth Estate Planning
High net worth (HNW) estate planning requires precision: maximizing wealth transfer, preserving family control, and minimizing estate and income tax exposure. Insurance is one of …
After the Insured’s Death: ILIT Administration, Tax Filings, and Beneficiary Coordination
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) are a core tool for high net worth (HNW) estate plans that use life insurance to transfer wealth while mitigating …
Funding Strategies for ILITs: Premium Payments, Gifts, and Trust Treasury Options
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) are a central tool for high-net-worth (HNW) estate planning in the United States. Properly funding an ILIT determines whether the …
When an ILIT Is Not Right: Alternatives and Hybrid Trust Solutions for HNW Families
High net worth (HNW) families use Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) to keep large life insurance proceeds out of the insured’s taxable estate and to …
ILIT Governance: Trustee Selection, Distribution Rules, and Policy Management
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) are a cornerstone strategy for high-net-worth (HNW) estate planning in the United States—especially in wealth centers such as New York …
Common ILIT Implementation Mistakes and How HNW Advisors Avoid Them
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) are a cornerstone tool for high net worth (HNW) estate planning in the United States—powerful for keeping large life insurance …
Crummey Powers and Annual Exclusion Gifting: Making ILIT Contributions IRS-Proof
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) are a cornerstone strategy for high-net-worth (HNW) estate planning in the United States. When properly funded, an ILIT keeps large …
ILIT Design for Premium-Financed Policies: Compliance and Estate Inclusion Risks
High-net-worth families in New York, Los Angeles, and Houston increasingly use premium-financed life insurance to acquire large death benefits without deploying significant liquidity. When done …