Annuities

An enhanced annuity is a type of annuity that offers higher payouts to individuals with certain health conditions or lifestyle factors that may shorten their life expectancy. This is because the insurance company providing the annuity expects to make fewer payments over a shorter period of time. Enhanced annuities are customized based on individual circumstances and typically provide higher monthly income than standard annuities.

Well, honey, if you want that check to go straight to the intended recipient without any funny business, then yes, you better sign it with "FBO" followed by the recipient's name. Otherwise, you might as well just toss that check in the trash and save everyone the trouble.

To calculate depreciation using the annuity method, you divide the depreciable cost of the asset by the estimated useful life in periods. This will give you the annual depreciation expense for the asset. You can use formulas or online calculators to streamline the calculation process.

A life annuity with period certain is a type of annuity that provides regular payments for life, with a minimum guaranteed period during which payments will continue, even if the annuitant dies. If the annuitant dies before the end of the guaranteed period, the payments will continue to a beneficiary until the end of that period.

One of the positives of an annuity are guaranteed income for life, but a negative is one would only get a fixed amount each month. A positive of lump sum is one has access to money to do whatever one pleases, but a negative is having a lump sum makes it easy to spend it all at once.

A retirement annuity can be a multitude of things. One prime example is an IRA. This is an Individual Retirement Annuity. This is where you place your allowable tax deductible amount into a product to grow at the rate and within the guidelines of the product you have purchased with the goal of utilizing these funds towards your retirement in the future. You would pay taxes on this type of retirement annuity when you begin to withdraw the funds.

However, there are many types of retirement annuities, i.e. IRA's, Roth IRAS's, TSA's, 401K's 403B's, 503c's, plus non qualified annuities can be utilized for retirement. After researching and determining your goals you should set down with a financial professional to determine what would best fit your needs.

The April 1st after you turn 70 1/2 you must take a yearly Required Minimum Distribution. This amount is calculated by the company that you have the products with under the guidelines of the IRS. You are mailed a form each year with the amount you will need to withdraw from your product. Failure to do so will result in a penalty. This is done on a yearly basis.

That all depends on the purpose of the annuity. If it is money that will be transferred to an heir and is not needed to live on or to have as an adequate amount of liquid assets then there is nothing wrong with this. But other factors to consider are anticipated added expenses, a decrease in future income, or if the purchase of this product reduces the needed amount of liquid assets. If the responses to these factors are no and the sole purpose is to pass the money on as an estate, then there is nothing wrong with this purchase so long as the individual is of sound mind and understands the product she is purchasing.

If a legal guardian and conservator changes the beneficiary of an annuity belonging to an incapacitated person, you should report this action to the probate court that appointed the guardian and conservator. Changes to an annuity beneficiary should be made in the best interest of the incapacitated person, and the court may need to review and approve such changes.

A lifetime annuity is an annuity that is purchased with a payout period that will, in most cases, give a predictable payment each month for the lifetime of the annuitant (the individual whose life the annuity is on).

No, distributions from an inherited IRA do not qualify for the New York State pension and annuity exclusion. This exclusion is generally meant for certain types of retirement income received as a pension or annuity from an employer's retirement plan, not for inherited IRAs.

I'm going through this now with my Mom. If he cashes in the annuity, and gives it to anyone as a gift, his eligibility for medicaid will be denied until that amount has been " spent down." In English, let's say the annuity is worth $36, 000, and the average cost for a nursing home is $9,000 a month. If he gives the 36K away, medicaid will make him pay the nursing home himself for 4 months before he is eligible for coverage. The more he gives away, the longer he has to self pay. He would have had to give the money away, or have it out of his name 5 years ago.

Life with a certain annuity typically does not expire for the duration specified in the contract, which could be for a set number of years or for the life of the annuitant. Once the specified period ends, the annuity payments cease.

After 15 years with a 15-year certain and life annuity, the annuity payments will continue for the rest of the annuitant's life even if they live beyond the initial 15-year period. If the annuitant passes away before the end of the 15 years, the payments will continue to a designated beneficiary for the remainder of the 15 years.

It depends on the individual’s financial goals and circumstances. An annuity can provide guaranteed income for life, which may be beneficial for someone who wants financial security in their later years. However, the decision should be made considering factors such as health, current financial situation, and personal preferences. Consulting with a financial advisor is recommended to determine if an annuity is the right choice.

Yes, you need to speak with your agent or broker and or your tax accountant tregarding this issue.

It is possible to get a license to sell annuities in Ohio with a felony, but it will depend on the nature of the felony, how recent it was, and other factors. You would need to disclose your felony on your license application and undergo a review by the state insurance department. Each case is considered on an individual basis.

A FERS annuity is a pension plan for federal employees, which stands for Federal Employees Retirement System. It provides retirement benefits based on years of service, average salary, and age at retirement. These benefits include a defined benefit, Thrift Savings Plan contributions, and Social Security benefits.

Yes, annuity survivor benefits are generally taxable to the annuitant's spouse as income when received. The taxable amount will depend on factors such as the type of annuity, how the annuity was funded, and any contributions made with pre-tax dollars. It is advisable to consult with a tax professional for specific guidance.

For traditional IRAs, the answer is "yes".

For Roth IRAs, there are no Required Minimum Distributions during the taxpayer's lifetime.

You may be thinking of the rule that permits non-5% owners of a business that offers a "qualified" retirement plan to defer RMDs from that plan until the LATER of their retirement or Age 70.5. But that provision does not apply to IRAs.

In some cases, a survivor retirement pension beneficiary may lose their benefits if they remarry, particularly if the pension is based on the deceased spouse's earnings. It's important to check the specific pension plan's rules regarding remarrying to understand how it may affect the benefits.

Yes, Grantor Retained Annuity Trust should be capitalized as it is a specific type of trust.