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Learn how insurance integrates with estate planning to protect your family's financial future. Discover strategies for life insurance in trusts and estate pr...

Can life insurance be placed in a trust?

Yes, life insurance can be owned by a trust, which may help remove the death benefit from your taxable estate. An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is commonly used for this purpose. The trust owns the policy and receives the death benefit, then distributes funds to beneficiaries according to the trust terms.

Inheritance Disputes: Sibling vs. Fiancé Over Assets

Inheritance Disputes: Sibling vs. Fiancé Over Assets

Explore a sibling’s battle with a fiancé over their deceased brother’s assets and the complexities of estate planning.

SimplyTrust EditorialFebruary 24, 2026

Understanding Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts for Estate Planning

Understanding Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts for Estate Planning

Discover how Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts can protect your heirs and minimize estate taxes.

SimplyTrust EditorialNovember 10, 2025

The Benefits of Including Life Insurance in Estate Planning

The Benefits of Including Life Insurance in Estate Planning

Life insurance in estate planning can offer security and flexibility that other assets simply can’t match.

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SimplyTrust EditorialApril 11, 2025