New Jersey has one of the most complex estate and inheritance tax structures in the country. Permanent life insurance is the most widely used tool to offset that liability.
The gap nobody talks about
New Jersey's estate and inheritance tax rules create significant exposure for pre-retirees with accumulated assets. The planning window is now, while you're still in good health.
New Jersey's inheritance tax applies to transfers to Class C and D beneficiaries, including siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. Rates run from 11% to 16%. Life insurance payouts to named beneficiaries bypass this tax entirely.
Most NJ pre-retirees have significant wealth tied to their home. If the estate owes taxes, heirs may have to sell the property to pay them. Life insurance creates immediate cash to cover the liability without forced liquidation.
Term life from earlier years often expires in pre-retirement. Many people in their 50s and 60s have no current coverage. Permanent life fills that gap with a benefit that lasts indefinitely.
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