A trust can also help with this common problem. No matter how mature a young adult child may be, handing over a large lump sum inheritance may not be a wise idea. A trust lets you stagger that lump sum, spreading it out in smaller disbursements. You can also decide when they receive those distributions and how much will be distributed each time.
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