'I AM TOO YOUNG FOR ESTATE PLANNING.'

NO YOU ARE NOT

I was having lunch with a few friends last week, and one of them brought her sweet daughter along for the ride. She is only 22 years old and recently married; no kids yet, but you can imagine that with her mom at the table, the question about grand-babies popped up at least two or three times. In between all of that, we talked about everyday stuff like work, and this young girl, in particular, really wanted to know more about what I do as an estate planning attorney.

Her mom and everyone else had gotten the rundown a few times over the years, so I was eager to share some knowledge with someone new. But then she says, “That sounds really interesting. I am sure I am too young for estate planning.”



Let me be clear that, no, she is not too young for estate planning. But for as long as I have been educating individuals and families about the importance of estate planning, there is this ever-present misconception that it is possible to be too young — as if there is some sort of mythical age threshold you have to meet first. 

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Estate Planning: How Can I Ensure My Son's Spouse Cannot Gain Access to His Inheritance?

We have seen plenty of times that not every family dynamic is drama-free. Sometimes, siblings cannot get along, and parents crafting their estate planning strategy often worry about what will happen when they are no longer here to keep the peace. Will they properly manage their inheritance? Will our wishes divide them even further? In other instances, the children are not the problem at all — it is their spouses who cause a bunch of grief.

So when we were recently asked the following question, we were not too surprised.



My son is married, and I do not trust his spouse. How can he keep his inheritance out of her grasp — just in case they get a divorce?

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Leigh Hilton has helped over 6,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators. She has over 26 years of legal experience in the practice areas of Estate Planning and Probate. Whether your estate is large or small, simple or complex, Leigh would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your estate planning needs. Leigh Hilton PLLC wants to be your first call every time for any estate planning need. We look forward to serving you.