Now that you're aware of how
the actual life insurance payout process works, you must understand how an ILIT is funded since it's no longer part of your estate.
Not exact matches
The death benefit of universal and variable universal
life insurance are tied to the success of investments, so the
actual death benefit
payout may be less than the policyholder planned to leave his or her family if the investments do not yield the anticipated return.
This option is especially beneficial if you plan on using your
life insurance as an income replacement; your family will receive yearly
payouts (over 5, 10, 15, or even 20 years) that would mimic the way your
actual income comes in.