The self-canceling installment note: A calculated risk

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Abstract: There are many estate planning techniques that minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family members. But, often, the most powerful techniques have a significant drawback: mortality risk. A person must outlive the trust’s term to realize the benefits. A self-canceling installment note (SCIN) is an option for those who are in poor health and not expecting to reach their actuarial life expectancy. This article discusses how SCINs work.