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Universal Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Template

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What's Included

Comprehensive Universal Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) template valid in all 50 states. Removes life insurance proceeds from the taxable estate under IRC § 2042 and § 2035. Includes grantor and trustee designations, insurance policy identification and assignment provisions, Crummey withdrawal rights with annual notice procedure (Crummey v. Commissioner, 397 F.2d 82), trustee premium payment powers, trust income and principal distribution provisions, successor trustee succession, administrative trustee powers, and notarized execution block. Ideal for estates over the federal exemption or those seeking estate tax reduction. NOTE: Grantor must survive 3 years after transferring an existing policy (IRC § 2035). Instant .docx download.

Irrevocable trust declaration
IRC § 2042 (no incidents of ownership) compliance
Crummey withdrawal powers (annual gift tax exclusion)
Crummey notice procedure & template
Insurance policy ownership & beneficiary designation
Premium contribution structure
Spendthrift provisions
Generation-skipping tax (GST) planning
3-year IRC § 2035 compliance language
Successor Trustee provisions
Marital trust optional sub-trust
Notary acknowledgment block

Who This Is For

  • Individuals with taxable estates (above the federal exemption)
  • Owners of large life insurance policies
  • High earners with significant insurance needs
  • Families needing tax-free liquidity at death

NOT Appropriate For

  • Anyone with a non-taxable estate (likely unnecessary)
  • People unwilling to relinquish all incidents of ownership
  • Insureds without a clear premium funding strategy

Legal Disclaimer

This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by purchase. Consult a licensed Universal attorney for advice specific to your situation.

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