Direct answer
It depends on your goal; whole life can be a powerful estate planning tool due to its permanent nature and cash value accumulation, whereas term life only provides a death benefit if you pass during the policy duration.
Financial planning literature focusing on legacy distribution and permanent life insurance policy structures. For additional information about the tax implications of legacy distribution and life insurance proceeds, see the Internal Revenue Service‘s guidance on estate and gift taxes.
What this means for you
It depends on your goal; whole life can be a powerful estate planning tool due to its permanent nature and cash value accumulation, whereas term life only provides a death benefit if you pass during the policy duration.
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