Donating a life insurance policy to charity

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Abstract: A number of charities now ask their donors to consider donating life insurance policies rather than (or in addition to) cash in order to make substantially larger gifts than would otherwise be possible. The advantage to donors is that they can make a sizable gift with relatively little up-front cash, and receive a charitable deduction. However, this article notes that, if the donation is handled incorrectly, no deduction is allowed — so it’s advisable to seek professional advice.