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A Guide to Putting Life Insurance in Trust

Life insurance and trusts are among the best ways to provide financial security for your loved ones.

Many secure insurance as part of their asset protection and overall financial planning scheme. Now the important questions are: can you put life insurance in a trust? what will happen if you do? Should you?

This post will tackle how to put life insurance in a trust, and what the pros and cons are.

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Putting Life Insurance in Trust Explained

Can I Put My Life Insurance in Trust?

Yes, definitely. This entails giving a Trust ownership of your life insurance plan and designating a trustee to oversee the Trust.

Can I Put My Life Insurance in Trust

You can opt for a revocable or an irrevocable life insurance trust, with the latter being more popular for high-net-worth individuals, as they cannot be altered or terminated once set up.

Should You Put Life Insurance in Trust?

The purpose of trusts is to safeguard and manage assets. They guarantee that wealth is allocated in line with the settlor’s desires.

Placing life insurance in trust is a smart choice if you wish to protect your family from unnecessary delays and tax obligations. It allows you more control specifically over how the money is disbursed.

By taking this action, you will also provide yourself with the utmost peace of mind.

How to Put Life Insurance in Trust Without a Solicitor

The positive news is that a lawyer isn’t always necessary. You may create trust quickly and simply with the help of the free trust-writing services provided by certain insurance companies.

You may take charge of your financial planning without incurring additional expenses by following a step-by-step instruction. 

But of course, finding trustees is necessary. They will manage the policy, handle premium payments, and allocate funds based on your directives.

Life Insurance in Trust Pros and Cons

Benefits of Putting a Life Policy in Trust

  • The advantages of writing a life insurance policy in trust include boosting its value.
  • It can guarantee a speedy payout from your insurance and help you trim or sidestep inheritance tax so your loved ones benefit fully.
  • It speeds up the process by avoiding probate.
  • It ensures your family receives financial aid when they need it, and your chosen recipients will receive your hard-earned money.
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Cons of Putting Life Insurance in Trust

Despite how trusts provide benefits, they also have risks like:

  • The trustee must authorize major proceeds.
  • Policies are hard to change.
  • Some trusts limit payment eligibility.

Cons of Putting Life Insurance in Trust

Cost of Putting Life Insurance in Trust

Certain insurance companies offer this service for free.

A simple trust formation won’t cost you a dime, but you may have to pay attorney costs if you choose legal counsel or a more complicated trust structure. Hiring one can set you back at least $1,000.

There may be a one-time setup fee for certain trusts as well as management fees.

Creating the trust and drafting the paperwork to transfer assets and property into it may cost extra.

Final Thoughts

Most of us are eager to secure the best and most proactive things for our family’s future.

A life insurance trust will always be worthwhile. After all, it guarantees that your loved ones or chosen beneficiaries will receive their payout promptly.

Aside from that, it can help you break free from needless taxes or legal issues.

While life insurance trusts may not be necessary for some individuals, it’s a common and suitable choice for high-net-worth ones.

Getting professional advice is the best course of action because writing a life insurance into a trust may be new to you or taxing to handle.

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