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In Ontario, a minor child (under 18) is not entitled to directly inherit funds. If a minor child is entitled to inherit (either under a will, or because of an intestacy) there are four options as discussed below. Remember, it is impossible to do 'estate planning' after death. What the estate trustee may be able.
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- The Will Establishes A Trust For The Child
- If The Amount Is Less Than $35,000
- Pay The Inheritance Into Court
- Pay It to The Child’S “Guardian of Property”
The Will may establish a trust, and name the trustee. The trustee could be the estate trustee or a different person. The trustee will hold the funds in the manner described in the Will. Pro: Clear. Testator choses trustee, and sets terms of trust (eg. Payments for the benefit of the child, ultimate release date, etc.) Con: Must be in the Will. Cost...
The funds can be paid to the parent of the child “in trust”. Pro: Low cost. Quick, easy. Access to funds for the benefit of the child during Con: Amount is capped. Requires financially prudent parent.
Funds can be paid “into Court” and the Court (the Province of Ontario) will hold the funds in trust for the child beneficiary until the child reaches age 18 at which time the child can withdraw them. Pro: “Low-ish” cost. A fee of 3% is charged on investment income credited to the minor’s account and on all payments out of court. In addition a care ...
A suitable guardian of property for a child can be appointed by the Courts. The inheritance can then be paid to this guardian, to be held in trust by them for the benefit of the child. The child’s parent is not automatically the child’s guardian of property. Background: A child’s parent is automatically a ‘guardian of the person’ for the child, but...
Sep 7, 2024 · When property is left directly to a minor beneficiary, such as through joint ownership of property or a payable-on-death account, the minor won't have the legal authority to take control of it because of their age. The same holds true for inheritances received via a last will and testament or from an intestate estate —when the deceased died ...
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Oct 28, 2022 · The assets you can leave for grandkids: Money, savings and more. If you name a grandchild as the beneficiary of a specific asset, you should be mindful of the tax consequences. Some assets, like a ...
Nov 14, 2023 · When it comes to providing for minors (e.g. one’s minor children or grandchildren) using a trust under one’s will, there are three basic options: The will specifies that a minor’s share of the estate is held in trust by the executor or an independent trustee (the “trustee”) until the minor reaches the age of majority (currently ...
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Nov 30, 2023 · A client may want to double the inheritance given to the child with four children of their own versus the child with only two. Or perhaps one grandchild may need a little more help financially because of their parents' circumstances. The rationale behind this is to hopefully create equity among the grandchildren when it is their time to inherit.
