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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • When is the right time to set up a trust?

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Our "net worth" is approaching 8 figures with about 85% of that in our investments and 15% in our primary home. I am certain that at some point we will want to set up a trust to and ensure our children/grandchildren are taken care of - but NOW seems too early since we will definitely need to make changes to it depending on our kids individual situations.
The right time was at the birth of your first child. A trust is necessary to protect your children. Without a trust when your child turns 18(21 in some states) they will have immediate access to their share of your "8 figures." Few 18-year-olds have the maturity to handle that well. As your kids age, and the situation changes you can update your trust.

Statistics: Posted by Jovby — Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:57 am — Replies 10 — Views 427



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