Minor’s Trust
Because Children Can’t Legally Inherit
This is one of the most important educational buckets because most parents have absolutely no idea what happens legally if a child inherits money directly. This category is emotional, practical, and highly relatable.
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.”
Not exactly. Without proper planning, courts may become involved in overseeing a child’s inheritance. A trust can simplify and privatize this process.
- education
- healthcare
- housing
- activities
- support
- general wellbeing
- Parents with young children
- Grandparents leaving gifts to grandchildren
- Divorced parents
- Families wanting controlled inheritance structures
A Minor’s Trust is not really about money. It’s about creating stability for children during instability.
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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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