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You may need to think about how you and your family would cope financially if you suddenly became seriously ill. Critical Illness Cover will pay out a tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with an illness such as coronary artery bypass, major heart attack, kidney failure, major organ transplant, multiple sclerosis, stroke and a defined set of specific cancers. Most good policies cover more illnesses, and these vary between insurers so selecting the right policy is important. Speak to one of our Advisers and we’ll help find the most suitable cover for you.
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Who's who?
There are three main parties concerned with a trust. These are as follows:
Usually referred to as the donor or settlor, the ‘plan-holder’ is the individual who has taken out an insurance policy to protect their family and friends should they pass away. It is their responsibility to allocate a trustee and nominate beneficiaries.
As a trustee, you have part ownership of the plan-holder’s policy and therefore have a certain amount of administrative rights. Whilst you cannot personally make any changes to the policy independent of the plan-holder, you may be asked to acknowledge changes they themselves have made. Additionally, it is your role as a trustee to ensure that the terms of the trust are carried out in accordance with the plan-holders wishes, once they have passed away. If you have already been appointed as a trustee and would like to know more about what your role entails, then we’d be happy to talk you through this. Call us today, on 0113 895 0030, where one our advisers will be available to take your call.
The persons who are, or may become, entitled to receive the plan proceeds are called the ‘beneficiaries’. A trustee can also be elected as a beneficiary and discretionary trusts enable changes to be made to beneficiaries if required at a later date.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate taxation and trust advice.
