On Aug. 15, 2025, the U.S. Tax Court issued its opinion in Kadau v. Commissioner, highlighting a problem the captive insurance space has been far too willing to ignore: the misuse of life insurance ...

Life insurance has long played a crucial role in estate planning and wealth transfer. Its evolution has addressed two primary challenges: creating an estate when liquidity is insufficient to support ...

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