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How much money should a child actor put in a trust fund?
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What is the ACTRA minors' Trust?
What is the ACTRA PRS minors' Trust?
When will my child or youth receive the money in a trust?
Are minors' trust funds insured?
All Minors’ Trust Funds are insured under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario. Should any account reach the $250,000 limit for such insurance, a second and any subsequent account required will be opened for the minor in to maintain a fully insured trust.
Jun 13, 2022 · The ACTRA PRS Minors’ Trust holds 25 per cent of a child performer’s lifetime earnings over $5,000 until they turn 18. When the young performer turns 18, every dollar contributed to the trust, plus the interest accrued, is made available for the performer to withdraw.
As of today, ACTRA PRS administers 1,700 accounts for minors in ACTRA PRS Minors’ Trust. Under the direction of ACTRA PRS and trusteed by the ACTRA PRS Board of Directors, funds in ACTRA PRS Minors’ Trust are held in safe savings accounts, where every dollar in the Trust Fund is protected and guaranteed.
Apr 22, 2024 · This law mandates that a trust fund be created specifically for a child actor to place a portion of their earnings; that portion cannot be touched until the actor turns 18.
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Known as the Coogan Act, it stipulates that 15% of a child performer’s earnings must remain in trust for them until the child reaches adulthood. 1. The Coogan Act provides that a trustee manages the funds set aside for the child in accordance with strict investment guidelines.
Jun 1, 2022 · It is now necessary for a minimum of 15% of a child actor’s earnings to be placed in a trust fund (no longer at the discretion of the judge). Additionally, the 15% must come from the child-actor’s gross income, not their net income, protecting it from being reduced by “management” or “secretarial” fees.
Overview. One of the roles of the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is to manage assets held in trust for children and youth under the age of 19. An asset is something that a person owns, such as money or a house.
