Other People's Money
Back to library
Loophole

Family Limited Partnership (FLP)

25–40% valuation discounts on gifted family wealth.

Overview

Transfer assets (real estate, businesses, marketable securities) to an FLP. Gift limited-partner interests to children/trusts. Because LP interests lack marketability and control, qualified appraisers apply 25–40% valuation discounts — you gift $1M of value using only $600–750k of your lifetime exemption. Combine with GRATs or IDGTs for compounding leverage.

Best fit
High-net-worth familiesConcentrated asset ownersMulti-generational planners
Estimated impact
25–40% leverage on lifetime gift/estate exemption

Click Generate advisory deep dive for mechanics, IRC citations, a step-by-step execution plan, a worked numeric example on your profile, costs, risks, and this-week actions.

More loophole strategies

See all Loophole strategies
OPM