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About Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can handle questions concerning life insurance, it`s tax implications, how to determine what is appropriate, and how it fits in one`s estate and retirement planning.

Experience
For 2 1/2 years I was an expert on AskMe.com, where for most of that time I was ranked #1. I have been a moderator (instructor) for the Life Underwriters Training Council. I have been licensed since 1969. Organizations I belong to: National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - California and the Inland Empire Estate Planning Council. I hold the professional designation of Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow.
   

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Alimony and Life Insurance11/25/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: My husband was ordered to pay alimony to me until I did or remarry. He promised to also keep me on ...
  A: I am sorry that you have had your trust violated, twice. There is no law that would prevent you from ...
LIFE INSURANCE11/21/2009John M. Buob
  Q: A GRANDMOTHER TAKES OUT A POLICY ON HER GRAND CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE VERY YOUNG, THE GRANDMOTHER ...
  A: By law, any policy on a minor, the ownership of the policy reverts to the minor after they become of ...
should i surrender term life11/20/2009Dave Bowman
  Q: have $18000 term life from work and am mow retired and 66,have continued premiums but the whole ...
  A: It appears that you have a cash value policy - not term life - that is part of a profit sharing ...
do I have to give my benefits to the trust?11/18/2009leboyd
  Q: My mom died 7 months ago. She changed her life insurance policy three years ago and named me the ...
  A: Cheryl, I'm not an attorney, so I definitely recommend that you meet with an estate and probate ...
Death and a Lapsed Life Insurance Policy11/18/2009Lee Horner
  Q: My Mother has been paying on a Life Insurance Policy since 1997. The policy lapsed in June of this ...
  A: I am sorry for your loss. It is not likely that the policy can be reinstated but I would suggest a ...
AZ Laws on Beneficiaries11/17/2009Lee Horner
  Q: I'm newly married and live in Tucson, AZ. I would like to know 1. When I set up my new life ...
  A: Interesting questions. Generally speaking life ins benefits are paid out as a matter of contractual ...
Old Life Insurance Policy11/16/2009Michael Feinberg, ChFC
  Q: My father, still living, has 3 life insurance policies on his children, from 1952, 1953, and 1957. ...
  A: My research shows that the Life Insurance Company of Virginia is now better known as Genworth ...
Rio Grande National Life Insurance11/15/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I read a reply to a similar question dated in 2008. Rio Grande had been acquired by Kentucky Central ...
  A: You might try these: Liberty Mutual Ins Co, www.libertymutual.com, 800-551-8354, purchased most ...
Have to choose HSA or PPO Today!!!11/11/2009Michael Higgins
  Q: What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois My husband's company is taking the HMO ...
  A: Here is a link that will be very helpful, a comparison between HSA's, HRA's, and Flex plans. ...
Stocks issued to life insurance11/11/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: My mother recently passed away, leaving a small inheritance to my brother and me. We understand that ...
  A: It does not matter whether you sell the stock or not; the appraised value of the stock at the time ...
Have to choose HSA or PPO Today!!!11/11/2009Michael Higgins
  Q: What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois My husband's company is taking the HMO ...
  A: Trina: In my opinion there is no better plan than an HSA. I have one with Blue Cross of Arizona and ...
Client11/11/2009Michael Higgins
  Q: I have client, female, age 60, good health who is retiring. The company she works for has 20 ...
  A: David: The employer is saying that your client has the right to go on COBRA, but the company does ...
Hep C11/9/2009Michael Higgins
  Q: I have a question. I was exposed to the hepatitis c virus.(I found that out 6 years ago). I test ...
  A: Not all insurance companies deal with the MIB. As an example, Blue Cross of Az. does not, relying ...
Hep c11/9/2009R. Gene Ramsay
  Q: I have a question. I was exposed to the hepatitis c virus.(I found that out 6 years ago). I test ...
  A: Ed, I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Health insurance companies are like any other ...
Transfer of policy ownership11/8/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: Good morning. Back in 1986 my parents bought my husband and I each a $10,000 single premium whole ...
  A: Monica, Income tax on $40,000 at 10% plus 50% gift tax on $6,000 would be $7,000. 25% income tax on ...
Transfer of policy ownership11/7/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: Good morning. Back in 1986 my parents bought my husband and I each a $10,000 single premium whole ...
  A: I would like to know more about these policies. What company or companies are these policies with? ...
bank on your self - company choice11/6/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I was wondering could I use northwestern mutual for Bank On Yourself? Do they pay the dividend on ...
  A: You can use Northwestern Mutual. However, as a responsible company working to treat all it's clients ...
Transfer of policy ownership11/5/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: Good morning. Back in 1986 my parents bought my husband and I each a $10,000 single premium whole ...
  A: It is possible, but there are issues. Each of you can give up to $13,000 of value this year to as ...
insurance for a family member11/4/2009Michael Higgins
  Q: i would like to get cover for my mother who is 71. she is an amputee and needs 24hr care. her ...
  A: Mrs. Mills: If your mother is enrolled in parts A %26 B Medicare the best thing to do is purchase a ...
change in beneficiary form11/1/2009Lee Horner
  Q: I have a court case in process. I was divorced from my husband of 20 years less than a year, when ...
  A: Look at asqde.org which is one of the two respected associations of questioned document experts. ...
change in beneficiary form10/30/2009Lee Horner
  Q: I have a court case in process. I was divorced from my husband of 20 years less than a year, when ...
  A: You may be closer to a win. The divorce decree would trump a 100% sign-over of the beneficial ...
change in beneficiary form10/30/2009Lee Horner
  Q: I have a court case in process. I was divorced from my husband of 20 years less than a year, when ...
  A: The issue here is going to be whether your x was in his right mind or delusional when he signed the ...
Insurance company refusing to pay although patient was covered10/29/2009R. Gene Ramsay
  Q: My fiance went to the emergency room a few weeks ago. A couple of weeks after that she was laid off ...
  A: Michael, I am sorry to hear that your fiancee' needed emergency care. That is never fun and I hope ...
LIFE INSURANCE TESTING ONLINE10/29/2009leboyd
  Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY ONLINE TEST YOU CAN TAKE TO GET YOUR LIFE INSURANCE? WITHOUT ...
  A: Janet, Unfortunately, I'm not aware of the specific laws for a resident in the State of Alabama. ...
COBRA and Medicaid10/27/2009Michael Higgins
  Q: My husband recently lost his job and we have elected to continue our medical insurance through ...
  A: You would lose COBRA once on Medicaid. The question is why would you want both? If you get on ...
Collateral Loan against Term Life Insurance Policy10/27/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I am in need of a loan, and contacted my life insurance company. While my policy is a "term" ...
  A: Whoever told you that you could use a Term policy for collateral for a loan did not know what he or ...
taxation of life ins. death benefits10/22/2009Dave Bowman
  Q: I rec. the proceeds of life insurance when my brother died. Are these dollars taxable to me. Also, ...
  A: In most instances, life insurance proceeds are not subject to income taxes. However, if your ...
Life insurance10/17/2009R. Gene Ramsay
  Q: My wife's employer offers life insurance as an optional benefit. The rates are lower than quotes I ...
  A: Jeff, Great question and you hit both scenrios right on the head. My professional opinion would be ...
policy10/16/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I was wondering if you knew what a "advanced premium deposit fund" is? My mother found an old ...
  A: National Savings Life Insurance Company of Murfreesboro, TN was acquired by Victory Life Insurance ...
policy10/16/2009leboyd
  Q: I was wondering if you knew what a "advanced premium deposit fund" is? My mother found an old ...
  A: Jackson, An advanced premium deposit fund is basically a deposit into the company's low-interest, ...
policy10/16/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I was wondering if you knew what a "advanced premium deposit fund" is? My mother found an old ...
  A: A few life insurance companies allow the sending in of money in excess of the scheduled premiums to ...
policy10/16/2009Michael Feinberg, ChFC
  Q: I was wondering if you knew what a "advanced premium deposit fund" is? My mother found an old ...
  A: Frankly, this sounds like a company-specific term and not a generally common part of a life ...
surrendering life insuance at a loss10/13/2009R. Gene Ramsay
  Q: can I deduct a loss created when i surrender a life insurance policy at a loss ( cash value is less ...
  A: Kathy, According to George Saenz at Tax Talk: <<<When you surrender an insurance policy, generally ...
Healthcare Insurance10/8/2009John (J.R.) McCollough
  Q: I am a 24 year old part time student & I also have a part time job who is about to get kicked off my ...
  A: Unfortunately, it's a rare thing for me to see somebody with scoliosis being accepted by an ...
Question about taxes on policy loans.10/8/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I read on your website that loans against the cash value of a policy are untaxed only when the ...
  A: I've actually had to deal with the situation that you are describing. Phyllis M. had had a number of ...
maternity10/7/2009John (J.R.) McCollough
  Q: I am 27 years old and live in PA. I am an independent contractor so no insurance is offered through ...
  A: If something sounds good to be true it normally is the truth! Any reputable insurance carrier with ...
Differences between an IUL and a UL9/30/2009leboyd
  Q: Leboyd, After reading some of your answers, I am quite impressed with your knowledge. I have a ...
  A: The only product with the guarantees that you want is WL. UL and IUL have flexible premiums and ...
Differences between an IUL and a UL9/30/2009leboyd
  Q: Leboyd, After reading some of your answers, I am quite impressed with your knowledge. I have a ...
  A: Anthony, Thank you for your complement. Why, lots of questions there :) Let's start with some of ...
Life Insurance Agent9/30/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I am interested in life insurance and the Bank on Yourself concept and am working with a life ...
  A: What makes BOY work is the accessibility of untaxed loans at a favorable interest rate. In order to ...
Life Insurance Agent9/28/2009Willard R. Brumbaugh, LUTCF, CSFP
  Q: I am interested in life insurance and the Bank on Yourself concept and am working with a life ...
  A: The BOY concept is a sound concept for the right people. However I believe that some of the agents ...

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