Annuities

What Happens To An Annuity When A Person Dies?

Owners of annuities collaborate with insurance carriers to construct unique contracts that detail payout and beneficiary options. Insurance companies deliver any residual payments to beneficiaries in a flat sum or in a series of instalments after an annuitant dies. If the owner dies, it’s critical to include a beneficiary in the annuity contract provisions so

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What Happens When An Annuity Owner Dies Before Annuitization?

An annuity contract usually states that if the annuitant dies before the commencement date of the annuity, the beneficiary will receive the greater of the premium paid or the contract’s accrued value as a death benefit. The beneficiary’s gain, if any, is taxable as ordinary income. The death benefit of an annuity contract does not

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