If she died without a will who would receive the death benefit?

Mercedes is a single mother to her 5-year-old son Arthur. Arthur's father Richard is not in his son's life because he is a recovering drug dealer who spent the last 4 years in and out of prison. Mercedes has full custody of Arthur and cannot count on help from her...

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Axel owns a $150,000 whole life insurance policy with an accumulated cash surrender value (CSV) of $20,000. His monthly premiums are $300, due on the fifth day of each month. Axel misses his November 5 premium payment and then dies a few weeks later, on November 20.

Axel owns a $150,000 whole life insurance policy with an accumulated cash surrender value (CSV) of $20,000. His monthly premiums are $300, due on the fifth day of each month. Axel misses his November 5 premium payment and then dies a few weeks later, on November 20.A . $0B ....

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Germain is a life insurance agent. This morning, he receives a call from Jason, whose wife, Rosalie owned a $50,000 life insurance policy that she purchased from Germain seven years ago. Jason explains that Rosalie had a heart attack and died last week. Germain promises to help as much as he can.

Germain is a life insurance agent. This morning, he receives a call from Jason, whose wife, Rosalie owned a $50,000 life insurance policy that she purchased from Germain seven years ago. Jason explains that Rosalie had a heart attack and died last week. Germain promises to help as much as...

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Which life insurance policy would be most suited to meet the couple's needs?

Aari and Jonila are a married couple in their late sixties. They both enjoy a comfortable retirement. Both receive regular payments from their pension plans, Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP). They own a house and a cottage that are both mortgage-free. They also have over $500,000...

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Given Bethenny's situation, who should she name as a beneficiary on her policy?

Bethenny meets with Harrison, an insurance agent, to review her life insurance needs. Bethenny is a single mother of a 3-year-old daughter named Emma. Bethenny's main concern is that Emma is taken care of financially if Bethenny were to die prematurely. Emma’s father Steve suffers from chronic alcoholism and is...

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Which of the following options is an advantage of adding the CI coverage as a rider instead of purchasing an individual CI policy?

Maverick meets with Alyssa, an insurance agent, to review his life insurance needs. After completing the needs analysis, Alyssa suggests that Maverick purchase a $100,000 whole life insurance policy and add a critical illness (CI) benefit rider. Which of the following options is an advantage of adding the CI coverage...

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Under which of the following circumstances would Nathalie be allowed to withdraw her funds?

Nathalie worked for 25 years as an administrative assistant at a manufacturing company. When she left the company 10 years ago, she transferred the money that she accumulated from the company’s pension plan into a locked-in retirement account (LIRA). Now she is 60 years of age and would like to...

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If his marginal tax rate is 40%, how much will he have left after cancelling his policy?

Johann owns a $250,000 whole life insurance policy. The policy has a cash surrender value (CSV) of $55,000 and an adjusted cost basis (ACB) of $30,000. Johann would like to cancel his policy and use the cash surrender value to fund a new business. If his marginal tax rate is...

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Maxine meets with Toshiko, an insurance agent for United Life, to purchase a $10 million universal life insurance policy. Once United Life reviews Maxine's file, they agree to insure her for $3 million. United Life then contacts Extra Life Company, who agrees to insure Maxine for the additional $7 million. Toshiko asks his supervisor Bob how the death benefit will be paid to Maxine's beneficiary when she dies.

Maxine meets with Toshiko, an insurance agent for United Life, to purchase a $10 million universal life insurance policy. Once United Life reviews Maxine's file, they agree to insure her for $3 million. United Life then contacts Extra Life Company, who agrees to insure Maxine for the additional $7 million....

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Harold is a 66-year-old retired school bus mechanic. He receives $900 a month from his defined benefit pension plan (DBPP). His husband Karl is also retired and receives his own pension benefit. Harold would like to know the minimum monthly pension benefit from his DBPP that Karl will receive upon Harold's death.

Harold is a 66-year-old retired school bus mechanic. He receives $900 a month from his defined benefit pension plan (DBPP). His husband Karl is also retired and receives his own pension benefit. Harold would like to know the minimum monthly pension benefit from his DBPP that Karl will receive upon...

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