Life Insurance
April 2021 By George Paulsen, CPA, Tax and Advisory Partner of Hood & Strong LLP There is a lot of pending legislation in Congress right now. Of note, Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a far-reaching estate tax that would apply to the top 0.5 percent of American taxpayers, which he is calling the “For the 99.5% […]
Confused about in-force illustrations for life insurance? AEIS explains what they are, how to read them, and how they impact your policy's performance.
By George Paulsen, Hood & Strong LLP November 2020 Is it time to give your children your vacation home or a rental property you own in California? Proposition 19 that just passed suggests it might be the right time. In the last election Proposition 19 was voted into law. This new law, effective February 15th […]
What is a Life Insurance Policy Locator Service? When faced with the loss of a loved one, dealing with their life insurance situation can be complicated.
First off, great job on buying life insurance! You took an important step by protecting the ones you love. Every life insurance policy requires you to name a beneficiary. A life insurance beneficiary is typically the person or people who get the payout on your life insurance policy after you die; it may also be […]
Employer-paid life insurance can be an important part of protecting your family in the event that you die prematurely. Companies offer the program on top of other benefits, such as health insurance. The coverage is generally term insurance, meaning there is no investment or cash-value component. If you pass on unexpectedly, depriving your family not […]
