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David, a respected career life insurance agent in his city, has a lot of older clients because he has been selling insurance for 35 years. One such senior, Craig Wilson, is 79 years old with a $150,000 universal life policy that he purchased in his 40s. Craig has several medical issues and may not live too much longer. Craig wants to create a bucket list in his final days but he has no savings to do the things he wants. So he contacts David to see if there is someone who can give him $50,000 now in exchange for the $150,000 insurance payout at his death. David knows a wealthy businessman who would purchase this policy as Craig wishes. What practice is David engaging in?
Gary owns a $500,000 T-20 life insurance policy with an accidental death rider of $250,000. His estate is named as beneficiary. Gary dies when his car falls into a lake. The autopsy shows that he had a heart attack, which caused his death and led to the accident.
What death benefit amount will the life insurance company pay Gary's estate?
Jean recently retired at age 60. A passionate art collector for some 30 years, Jean now has an impressive collection of Canadian paintings. His collection, which he acquired at a cost of $150,000, is currently valued at $600,000.
Jean has over $450,000 in his RRSP. He has been living alone in a rental condo since his divorce five years ago.
When he dies, Jean will leave his property to his only child, Claudia, who is 33, married and has two children.
If he does not make any provisions to cover the tax liability, how will Jean's tax return be affected for the year of his death?