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SBLOC + Buy-Borrow-Die

Never sell. Borrow against stock. Die. Heirs get step-up.

Overview

Securities-Backed Line of Credit (SBLOC) borrows 50–70% against your taxable brokerage at SOFR + 1–3%. You spend borrowed money (no tax event). At death, heirs receive step-up basis — capital gains wiped. Requires diversified portfolio + margin discipline.

Best fit
$500K+ taxable brokerageRetirees avoiding salesEstate planners
Estimated impact
Skip 20–37% cap gains permanently at death

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