When a person dies, their estate may be subject to estate tax if the value of the things they own (cash in the bank, the value of their property, etc.) totals more than
the estate tax exemption amount.
The Estate Tax exemption amount will be $ 5 million, and the tax on any amount above that will be 35 % through 2012.
Federal
estate tax exemption amount is adjusted annually for inflation.
The good news is life insurance is not taxable when paid to a beneficiary, if your estate is below the Federal
Estate Tax Exemption amount.
Note: If your estate will be larger than the federal
estate tax exemption amount, currently $ 5,120,000, this document is best used for education and planning purposes.
Note: If your estate is larger than the federal
estate tax exemption amount (currently five million), consult with an estate attorney Other names for this document: Joint Inter Vivos Trust
However, if the death benefit is included in her estate, and the value of the estate exceeds state or federal
estate tax exemption amounts, then it could be taxed.
The good news is life insurance is not taxable when paid to a beneficiary, if your estate is below the Federal
Estate Tax Exemption amount.
The good news is there is a federal
estate tax exemption amount.