VU Resources

Federal Estate and Gift Tax Basics

Estate planning generally consists of a plan to distribute accumulated wealth upon death, using life insurance to protect survivors from financial distress, and minimizing taxes and expenses associated with this…

The Basics of Estate Planning

Estate planning can be defined as planning for the transfer of wealth (a large amount, a small amount, or something in between) at a person’s death, and the making of…

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Federal Deposit Insurance

Because a bank deposit is a loan from the customer to the bank, like any loan or contract in general, it’s quite possible that the bank’s promise to repay the…

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Life

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The Truth About the Accidental Death Rider

Many years ago, insurers created a “double indemnity” rider where death from an accident would result in double the face amount being paid. Now most insurers have a better solution.

Beneficiary Designation Considerations

Life insurance is purchased with consideration for others. An insured is not going to receive the policy proceeds. Family members are usually the designated recipients. Selecting the way to protect…

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Life Insurance Policy Checklist

E&O classes always stress the need to use checklists. P&C exposures change over time and policy coverages must change with them. This is also true with life insurance. The needs…

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Key Person Insurance

It may surprise a client to find that the company’s most valuable asset was not insured. This would be especially upsetting for an insured who felt that there was always…

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