Practical Perspectives: Key financial issues for you and your family – Exchanging a life insurance policy — tax-free

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Abstract: In this issue’s “Practical Perspectives,” “Margaret” has had a permanent life insurance policy for years but now wants to get rid of it because of unappealing features and the poor financial standing of the insurer. Her financial advisor suggests that, rather than simply cash out, she might execute a tax-free “1035 exchange” of the policy for a better one.