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Introduction to Disability Insurance

Disability Insurance

Protects your most valuable asset and your ability to earn an income.

Disability insurance pays cash benefits to the policyholder in the event the insured is unable to work due to sickness or injury. That cash benefit ranges from 50% to 70% of income. The insurance company will not pay more than 70% of income because there must be an incentive to return to work.

Disability Statistics

Disability Statistics

Disability can happen to anyone, it's more common than you think.

  • There are over 51 million Americans that are classified as disabled, representing 18 percent of the population. 
    U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office, November 2008

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Charitable Remainder Trusts

(CRT)

In 1969 Congress created a new type of trust that helped charities and not-for-profit organizations generate more revenue for their causes. In addition to being an excellent vehicle to make a charitable gift or bequest, a charitable remainder trust is an effective estate planning and income tax reduction tool. This vehicle allows taxpayers to reduce estate taxes, eliminate capital gains, claim an income tax deduction, and benefit charities instead of the IRS.