Tag Archives: Life Insurance

Today’s federal estate tax exemption is so generous that only a handful of ultra-high-net-worth families are subject to tax at a rate as high as 40 percent. This is set to change in 2026 when the amount taxpayers may exclude from estate tax is scheduled to be cut in half and reduced to approximately $6 […]

The threat of tax increases and a reduction to the federal estate tax exemption is something high-net-worth families must consider when planning for wealth preservation. One strategy investors and family offices are increasingly relying on to prepare for an eventual shift in tax policy is private placement life insurance (PPLI). The traditional goal of life […]

The more wealth a family acquires, the more tools they need to preserve those assets for future generations and protect them from the long arms of tax agencies in the U.S. and abroad. One such tool earning the attention of family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide is private placement life insurance (PPLI). In the simplest […]

Life insurance is a vital estate planning tool intended to protect your family members from significant financial burdens and other economic risks that can occur when you pass away. However, no two policies are alike and navigating the world of life insurance can be quite complex. In the simplest terms, a life insurance policy is […]

Among the most critical lessons learned from the COVID pandemic is that no one is immune from a job loss, a business closing, or a life-threatening illness. When these challenges occur, it is often too late to develop plans that you can put into motion instantly to protect yourself and your loved ones from financial […]