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Disability Buy-Out Policy

Definition
Funds a disability buy-sell agreement — purchasing a disabled owner's share. Cross-purchase: partners buy policies on each other (n×(n−1) policies). Entity: the company owns one per owner. Distinctive features: lump-sum benefit option (buying an asset, not replacing income) and a very long elimination period — up to 2 years (to be sure the owner isn't coming back).
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