by maxjlone » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:47:44 AM
I think Life insurance is often the single largest asset in any person's estate. Life insurance proceeds can have many uses in estate planning.Any estate, large or small will have a need for cash to pay taxes, administration expenses, and debts of the decedent. Life insurance proceeds can also be used to pay off large debts such as mortgages, cars and the like. In this way, the surviving spouse and dependent children will be less likely to need to alter their lifestyle.