Life Insurance Trust


Definition of "Life insurance trust"

Diane Koehler
  Coming Home Real Estate

Agreement establishing a trust for the named beneficiary under a life insurance policy. Upon the death of the insured, the trust has the legal obligation to pay the policy proceeds in the manner stipulated in the trust agreement.


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