Wills Trusts And Estates

Cash Surrender Value

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Cash Surrender Value?

In life insurance, cash surrender value means the amount, before adjustments for factors such as policy loans, that may be paid for the policy if is surrendered.

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