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QPRT (Qualified Personal Residence Trust)

Gift your home to heirs at a discounted valuation.

Overview

Transfer your primary or vacation residence into a QPRT for a 10–15 year term. The gift is valued at a discount (present value of remainder interest — often 40–60% of FMV). Live in the home during the term rent-free; after term, home passes to heirs estate-tax-free. Must survive the term or benefit reverses.

Best fit
$10M+ estatesOwners of $1M+ homesAge 55–70 planners
Estimated impact
Transfer $2M–$10M home at 40–60% gift-tax valuation

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