The Beauty of SCINsurance

, By Angelo F. Tiesi

With interest rates low, now is the time to take advantage of this strategy — particularly when transferring depressed property

By Angelo F. Tiesi

Historically low interest rates have made self-canceling installment notes (SCIN) an attractive estate-planning tool and a viable alternative to life insurance.

Real property is one asset that, as we know, has declined in value during recent months and may be a prime candidate for an intra-family transfer. The asset can be given or sold at its seemingly depressed value allowing its post-transfer appreciation to escape gift and estate tax.

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