The Power of Premium Financing: Using Premium Finance for Estate Planning

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Before we get rolling - this video does not apply to the majority of people out there - but for those high net worth families out there, this could be a brand new way to navigate your Estate Plans.
Welcome to part two of our discussion on premium finance. We explore the intricacies of estate taxes, the current federal exemption, and the imminent changes that could impact your financial strategy. We will shed light on leveraging life insurance and financing options to safeguard your legacy. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions for a secure financial future!
➡️ Understanding Estate Taxes: We start by explaining the federal estate tax exemption as of January 2024, set at $13.61 million for individuals and $27.2 million for married couples. This segment is crucial for anyone needing to comprehend the current thresholds and implications for estate planning. We discuss how these exemptions allow significant assets to be passed on without incurring taxes, but also highlight the tax implications once these thresholds are exceeded.
➡️ Changes in Estate Tax Exemptions: A crucial part of our discussion focuses on the anticipated changes post-2025, where the estate tax exemption is expected to decrease significantly. This reduction will affect a broader range of individuals and couples, making it essential for future estate planning. We emphasize the importance of being proactive in planning, considering these impending changes.
➡️ Life Insurance as a Tool for Estate Taxes: We explore how life insurance can be a strategic tool in managing estate taxes. This includes understanding the benefits of using life insurance as a liquidity source to pay estate taxes, thereby avoiding the need to liquidate other assets. We provide real-life examples, particularly from the farming community, to illustrate how life insurance has been used to preserve family assets and prevent the need for 'fire sales' of properties due to tax liabilities.
➡️ Estate Planning Strategies Using Life Insurance: This segment delves into strategies for utilizing life insurance in estate planning. We discuss:
➼ ➼ Financing Life Insurance Policies: The advantages of financing life insurance policies to handle estate taxes more efficiently. This method involves using loans to pay premiums over a shorter period, reducing financial strain.
➼➼ Leveraging Annual Gift Exclusions: Exploring the concept of leveraging annual gift exclusions in conjunction with financed life insurance policies. This strategy can significantly amplify the death benefit in relation to yearly gifted amounts, enhancing estate planning efficiency.
➼ ➼ Importance of Irrevocable Trusts: We discuss the critical role of setting up irrevocable trusts in estate planning, ensuring that life insurance policies are not part of the taxable estate.
➼ ➼ Strategic Gifting and Asset Replacement: We offer insights on how strategic gifting, combined with life insurance, can minimize both estate and income taxes. This approach involves a balance of gifting assets now while using life insurance as a tax-free replacement for beneficiaries.
➡️ Expert Insights on Estate Planning: The video concludes with professional advice on estate planning. We stress the importance of collaborating with knowledgeable professionals who are well-versed in estate laws and strategies. If your estate planner isn't discussing topics like life insurance, spousal lifetime access trusts, bypass trusts, or charitable giving as part of estate planning, it might be time to consult someone with more specialized expertise.
Join us in this discussion to gain clarity on estate planning strategies that not only protect your wealth but also empower you to make informed decisions for your family's financial well-being. #EstatePlanning #WealthProtection #PremiumFinance #financialplanning
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[@rimmpodcast5004]

Love your channel, guys!

[@CashValueLifeInsuranceReviews]

Thanks so much!

[@DallinBunnell]

So, if I understand correctly, the only way to make the death benefit not be included in your estate is to have it owned by an irrevocable trust? Can the beneficiary be your kids, or must it also be the trust?

[@jisoo631]

Yes, usually Premium Finance polices are held in ILIT(Irrevocable Life insurance Trust) not only does it not get included in your estate, but it is also protected from creditors. If your DB gets paid out to an estate(Dont know why anyone would do this..) and the said estate do get inherited, you are liable for estate, inheritance taxes(minus exemptions if any). If you, lets say name your child as a sole beneficiary, there is no tax liability. Hope this helps!