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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Is There A Required Minimum Distribution On An Annuity?

The IRS requires that qualified variable annuities held in IRAs make required minimum distributions (RMDs). Qualified account owners must begin taking RMDs from their IRAs at the age of 72. Do annuity payments satisfy RMD? Most annuities are “RMD-Friendly,” meaning the annuity provider will waive surrender charges if the RMD amount for the individual annuity

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