Private annuities

A private annuity can be an effective way of transferring wealth to a family member, freezing the estate, avoiding estate and gift tax, and ensuring a lifetime stream of income. If the estate planning goal is to transfer assets to family members during lifetime without any gift tax consequences, yet retain some, a private annuity may be an effective tool in this low interest rate environment. Low interest rates reduce the income stream returning to the transferor while optimizing the amount transferred to the beneficiary...

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