Minor’s Trust
Because Children Can’t Legally Inherit
Most parents have no idea what actually happens if a young child inherits money directly. A Minor’s Trust is the legal answer to that — a place for inherited assets to live, with someone you chose in charge, until your child is old enough to handle them.
A Minor’s Trust is a trust designed to hold and manage assets for a child until they reach a specified age. Because minors cannot legally control inherited assets outright, the trust creates a structure for managing money responsibly until adulthood.
- protect children
- appoint trusted managers
- avoid court-supervised guardianships
- control timing of distributions
- ensure money is used appropriately for education, health, and support
“If I die, my child automatically gets the money.”
Without planning, the courts often end up supervising a child’s inheritance — slow, public, and expensive. A trust keeps that off the docket.
- education
- healthcare
- housing
- activities
- support
- general wellbeing
- Parents with young children
- Grandparents leaving gifts to grandchildren
- Divorced parents
- Families wanting controlled inheritance structures
The money in a Minor’s Trust matters less than the stability it creates — a steady ground under a child during the most unsteady moment of their life.
Schedule a Complimentary 30-Minute Consultation
At Hurwitz.Law, we believe that thoughtful planning begins with a meaningful conversation.
We offer a private, 30-minute consultation—by phone or Zoom—for individuals and families considering estate planning, elder law, or trust administration services. This conversation allows us to understand your goals, answer your questions, and help determine whether our firm is the right fit for your needs.
Our firm is intentionally boutique. We work with a limited number of clients so that we can provide a high level of personal attention and care. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction.
This consultation is not a sales pitch. It’s a conversation rooted in clarity, respect, and the belief that your time—and your legacy—deserve both.
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