What Is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust?

For many individuals, the purchase of life insurance is designed to mitigate risks including replacing income in the event of a premature death, leaving a legacy for heirs, and providing a source of liquidity for the payment of estate taxes. For those focused on the last of those risks—providing a source of liquidity for estate taxes—it can be particularly beneficial to consider using an irrevocable life insurance trust to own their life insurance policies. Listen as Dolly Donnelly, director of Wealth Strategies for Wilmington Trust’s Emerald Family Office & Advisory®, discusses what an irrevocable life insurance trust is and when you might consider using one.