Survivorship Split Dollar Insurance

Definition of "Survivorship split dollar insurance"

Steven Asadoorian, Affiliate Broker real estate agent

Written by

Steven Asadoorian, Affiliate Brokerelite badge icon

Keller Williams Realty

Modification of split dollar life insurance policy in that the death benefit becomes payable upon the second death. This type of policy is ideal in those circumstances when estate taxes must be paid, which is usually the case upon the death of the second spouse. Since this is a second-to-die policy, the premiums are substantially lower than those for a single life insurance policy. The procedure is for two individuals (usually spouses) to form a LIFE INSURANCE TRUST and then to enter into a SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE agreement with the trust. The individual (s) pay (s) that portion of the premium equal to the CASH VALUE of the policy and the trust pays the term cost of the premium. The individual is reimbursed for the premiums paid when the death benefit is paid or when the policy is surrendered for its CASH SURRENDER VALUE. The remainder of the death proceeds is paid to the LIFE INSURANCE TRUST.

image of a real estate dictionary page

Have a question or comment?

We're here to help.

*** Your email address will remain confidential.
 

 

Popular Insurance Terms

Coverage when business records are destroyed by an insured peril and the business cannot collect money owed. The policy covers these uncollectible sums plus the expense of record ...

Type of loan that has been insured by the Federal Housing Administration or a private mortgage insurance company. ...

Instrument that guarantees compliance with various city, county, and state laws that govern the issuance of a particular license to conduct business. ...

Health plans established by associations of hospitals and physicians to provide hospital service and care, and medical and surgical care. ...

Same as term Unallocated Funding Instrument: pension funding agreement under which funds paid into a retirement plan are not currently allocated to purchase retirement benefits. The funds ...

Resident patient of a medical installation. Previously, health insurance benefits were limited to in-patient care. Today health insurance policies provide an extensive list of out-patient ...

Tax advantages of investing in life insurance fall into two main areas: tax deferral on untaxed buildup of earnings in such cash value policies as whole life insurance and annuities, and ...

Intentional damage or destruction of another person or business's property. Insurance can be purchased by the owner of the property to protect against this exposure. ...

Time, in health insurance, from the first day of a disability, illness, or accident during which no benefits are payable. The longer the probationary period, the lower the premium. ...

Popular Insurance Questions