A declining real estate market.
JW's do not gamble period.
Yes, the government can do that. The value of the benefits is part of the estate. The assets of the estate have to be used to clear all debts before anything can be distributed.
The benefits from a life insurance policy are treated as part of the estate and subject to the estate tax. They are not subject to income tax.
The legal owner does. The person who originally granted the life estate.
Retirement Benefits after Death?NO. Retirement benefits cease once a person dies and therefore would not be part of an estate. When a person Dies, they are no longer considered "Retired", They are after death considered "Expired".Life insurance also is not part of an estate unless there is no named beneficiary. The proceeds of a life insurance policy belong to the beneficiary named on the policy, Not to the deceased nor to the deceased estate.
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It depends on the policy wording but most do NOT form part of the estate. You will need to ask the insurance company.
If not legally married you have no rights or benefits of inheritance unless the decedent named you in their will.
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