by Joel Roettger | Sep 13, 2017 | Asset Protection, Probate
Are life insurance proceeds subject to the claims of the decedent’s creditors under Tennessee law? Consider two scenarios. In the first scenario, the proceeds are payable directly to the decedent’s spouse or children, bypassing probate. Not surprisingly,...
by Joel Roettger | Apr 28, 2017 | Estate Planning, Trusts
There are income tax consequences to transferring annuities for less than full and adequate consideration. If you are considering making a gift of annuities in trust, keep the following in mind: If an individual who holds an annuity contract transfers it without full...