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IRA Bequests – Optimizing Combo Strategy

IRA Bequests – Optimizing Combo Strategy

by Alterra Advisors | Aug 19, 2024 | Strategic Partners

Case Study: Using a Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) to Fund Life Insurance and Mitigate Income Tax at Death The Client Mrs. Ira, age 70 with a $8 million net worth, modest lifestyle, and more conservative risk tolerance. $2 million IRA account balance not...
Funding Estate Tax with Discounted Dollars

Funding Estate Tax with Discounted Dollars

by Alterra Advisors | Jun 26, 2024 | Strategic Partners

Case Study: Funding Estate Tax with Discounted Dollars The Client: Background Mrs. Savvy, age 70, is a successful entrepreneur, beginning to “wind down” and in good health. Current gross estate of $25,000,000, consisting of $20,000,000 in a closely held business,...
The Economic Value of Gifting to an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)

The Economic Value of Gifting to an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)

by Alterra Advisors | Jun 26, 2024 | Strategic Partners

Case Study: Illustrating the Potential Benefit of Making Annual Gifts to Fund ILIT Policy Premiums The Client Female, age 70, with a $35,000,000 estate expected to appreciate at 2% net of spending needs. Has not used any of her $13,610,000 lifetime gift tax exclusion...
IRAs in Estates – Enhancing Wealth Transfer with ILITs

IRAs in Estates – Enhancing Wealth Transfer with ILITs

by Alterra Advisors | Apr 12, 2024 | Strategic Partners

Case Study: Taking Distributions to Fund Trust-Owned Life Insurance and Mitigate Income and Estate Tax at Death The Client Mrs. Ira, age 70 with a $8 million net worth, modest lifestyle, and more conservative risk tolerance. $2 million IRA account balance not needed...

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