The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 meant Judy no longer needed all the life insurance she’d put in place years ago. Her estate planning attorney requested an appraisal for secondary market value. Through the appraisal process, they opted to sell one of the policies and create enough liquidity to fund the other policies for years, allowing her to fund her own caregiving and lifestyle needs.
Could no longer afford premiums
Received a lump sum and reallocated premiums for today’s needs.
Surrendering policy and interested in receiving more money
Adult children unable to pay premiums to maintain the policy.
Business was sold, and the policy was no longer needed
Business owner was able to receive additional value above and beyond the sale of the company.
