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Should I put assets in the name of my child?

Although there are tax advantages to putting assets in a child's name after age 14, there are also significant risks. To minimize the risk that the funds will not be used for their intended purpose and to maximize your flexibility, many advisors often suggest keeping the ownership in the parent's name or setting up an educational trust for the child.

 

 


 
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