There are a variety of advantages to using Survivorship Life (SL), which is also called second-to-die or last-to-die life insurance. This article will explain 5 of those advantages, and how they can be utilized to make the best possible decision.
- If used in conjunction with the unlimited marital deduction, proceeds are payable when needed—at the second death.
- Premiums are lower than for equivalent coverage in two separate policies.
- A number of alternative term/permanent life combinations are available that provide wide latitude and flexibility in premium payment and death benefit arrangements.
- A lower taxable “economic benefit” is reportable in split-dollar plans.
- Medical underwriting standards are often eased (at least for one of the two insureds) due to the fact that death benefits are not paid until the last death.
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