Vern has a whole life policy, and he has named his wife Corinne as a revocable beneficiary. He is considering changing her status to an irrevocable beneficiary, but is unsure of the potential consequences. If Vern makes Corinne irrevocable beneficiary, what actions can he still take without Corinne's permission? i) Receive policy dividends. ii) Obtain a policy loan. iii) Assign the policy. iv) Let the policy lapse. alil and ii)

Vern has a whole life policy, and he has named his wife Corinne as a revocable beneficiary. He is considering changing her status to an irrevocable beneficiary, but is unsure of the potential consequences. If Vern makes Corinne irrevocable beneficiary, what actions can he still take without Corinne's permission? i) Receive policy dividends. ii) Obtain a policy loan. iii) Assign the policy. iv) Let the policy lapse. alil and ii)

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391723

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter27: The Federal Gift And Estate Taxes

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